Network Planning Analyst

As a business inside one of Australia's largest retailers, WooliesX aims to bring the best of Woolworths Group to our customers.

We're an innovation business that brings together the brightest minds in e-commerce, technology, media, and data to transform how people live and shop. With an industry-leading technology team backed by analytics, we're resourceful and willing to experiment. Our agile teams are empowered to innovate and deliver an excellent experience for our customers - whether they shop in-store or online.

• Join our nimble, entrepreneurial, technology & data led team passionate about driving the growth of eCommerce by step changing the quality of last mile customer experience in Australia.
• We are building best-in-class last-mile optimization technologies today and are exploring the solutions of tomorrow.  
• Surry Hills (Sydney) based with flexible and remote working arrangements.

HomeRun is a brand new business inside the Woolworths group. We aspire to create Australia’s leading Last Mile Business, powering the eCommerce growth of all Woolworths Group brands through an exceptional last mile customer experience at competitive economics.

HomeRun provides an end-to-end Last Mile solution with the team, technology and operations to offer differentiated customer experiences at scale across Australia and New Zealand.
 
We use the strength and scale of our amazing retail brands, supply chain, fulfilment centres and edge network of more than 1,200 stores (located within 10 min of 90% of Australians) to deliver leading reliability, coverage and efficiency. Sustainability & driver experience are core to our purpose. We want to lead the way to a green last mile with a commitment to a 100% electric fleet by 2030 and becoming the driver employer of choice through ease of pickup, earning potential & focus on safety.
 
We're not a boring logistics department inside a large retailer. We are a nimble, entrepreneurial, technology & data led team passionate about driving the growth of eCommerce by step changing the quality of last mile customer experience in Australia.
We are building best-in-class last-mile optimization technologies today and are exploring the solutions of tomorrow by investing in autonomous drones and other emerging technologies.

What you’ll do

HomeRun is seeking a highly skilled Logistics Network Analyst to join our team. You will play a key role in planning, managing, and optimising our logistics network to ensure seamless operations across all e-commerce sites. You will possess a deep understanding of logistics operations, highly process driven, the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and have strong analytical skills to achieve business objectives.

The role is key in improving various customer metrics such as on time delivery and drop cost, through planning and improving the network footprint, continuous improvement of processes and tools, leading and delivering on initiatives and engaging a range of internal and external stakeholders.

• You will be a Team & Customer advocate; analysing the last mile to support and enable the team to make the best decisions based on a balance of cost and service to customer.
• Working with state operational teams, transport and store format, you will help to plan, manage, and optimise the logistics network for over +300 e-commerce sites to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• You will be responsible for the ongoing management of capacity across all eCom fulfilment propositions.
• You will help develop and deploy tools which enable admin & clerical work to be completed with less friction by yourself and by peers.
• Analyse transportation data, including delivery metrics, transit times, and carrier performance, to identify areas for customer improvement and cost savings.
• Prepare and present regular reports and updates to senior management on the performance of the logistics network and recommendations for optimisation.
• Support in the planning and day-to-day operation of the team by facilitating meetings, running forums and assist in building out quarterly targets

What you’ll bring    

Our new Logistics Network Analyst will be driven and passionate, keen to get things done and able to make an impact in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for a team player with:

• Tertiary Qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management - ideal but not a strict requirement
• Proven experience in logistics operations, transportation management, or supply chain analytics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• You are task driven and highly organised with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Analytical background and ability to understand business needs
• Strong computer skills – Excel, Routing systems, Powerpoint, Google for Work Suite
• Proficient with or equivalent SQL, Tableau, PowerBI

 
What you’ll experience    
 
Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:
 

• A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere’ policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing 
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
• As a leader in a crucial growth-focused role you will have regular exposure to our most senior business leaders in WooliesX and the broader Woolworths group and accumulate valuable experience to grow your career in surprising ways
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you

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 week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.
 
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