Dc Transition Planning Lead Norwest

**Welcome to Primary Connect
Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.

We're delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy's, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we're more than just a supply chain business. We're a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.

**DC Transition Planning Lead | Norwest
- Project lead DC network transition & alignment across replenishment & transport streamsNorwest Support Office with hybrid working arrangements

**Welcome to Primary Connect
Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.

We're delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy's, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we're more than just a supply chain business. We're a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.

**What you'll experience
Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community.
- We work end-to-end by collaborating with many stakeholders across the group.
- We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.Opportunity to empower team members to take ownership of their respective areas of responsibility, fostering a sense of accountability within the team.

**What you'll do
- Lead the development and execution of transition plans specifically tailored to navigate the Primary Connect DC network ensuring the successful alignment of replenishment streams, inbound transport, supporting DC ops, and outbound transport on PC+ projects.
- Partner & collaborate with Primary Connect Operational Leadership & cross-functional teams (including Replenishment, PC+, Commercial, DC Operations, DC Design, IT Support, Safety) & our 3PL partners to deliver smooth transitions
- Use data-driven thinking & performance insights from reporting to deliver results.
- Effectively identify & communicate risks and/or impediments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive risk management
- A thought leader with strong initiative and bravery to try new ideas and confidence to test and learn, ensuring smooth transitions and successful implementation of new strategies or processes.Act as the first point of contact for project delivery requirements, providing strategic guidance and expertise to internal and external partners.

**What you'll bring
- Strong Replenishment and/or Commercial experience where you've supported or led projects, identified opportunities for improvement, and successfully implemented changes that drove real results in inventory optimisation, forecast accuracy, and overall supply chain efficiency.
- Previous experience as a known and trusted business partner in a fast-paced environment
- Critical thinking mindset, excellent planning & execution skills, and being a great communicator across multiple levels of leadership.
- Proven ability to analyse complex challenges, develop innovative solutions, and drive impactful business outcomes
- Flexibility to travel across Primary Connect DC Network (Sydney) to foster relationships
- Understanding of warehousing solutions, product flow paths, and system constraints, enabling strategic optimisation of operational processes (highly desirable)Demonstrated knowledge of the transportation industry, including road/rail and operational challenges (desirable)

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We're a proud part of the Woolworths Group - 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.'

Here you'll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every we