Logistics Specialist

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

About the Opportunity

Supporting the leadership team of partner sites in identifying and advancing improvement opportunities, ensuring the adherence to core Engineered Standards, facilitating Learning and Development initiatives, and aiding operational teams. This position will oversee all site operations related to the implementation of continuous improvement projects and tools. Responsibilities include overseeing operational process audits and spearheading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness for our DCs in Gepps Cross and Darwin (travel to Darwin approximately twice a year). This is an office-based role (full-time at Gepps Cross).

In this Role

• Spearhead site initiatives and ensure adherence to Core Engineered Standards, acting as the primary link between local and national improvement efforts.
• Drive LEAN/process improvement workshops (e.g., Kaizen, Rapid Improvement) to foster innovative solutions and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement among DC managers and operational teams.
• Utilize process improvement methodologies like Value Stream Mapping to identify and implement service improvement activities across the business.
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy across the supply chain, focusing on establishing a monitoring system to identify trends and process variations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement support materials, training programs, and system enhancements based on revised processes, ensuring successful delivery and continuous enhancement through post-implementation reviews.

You’re Likely a Match If you have

• Demonstrates adept planning and organizational abilities within technical contexts.
• Exhibits advanced leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Successfully delivers complex solutions in intricate environments.
• Cultivates strategic working relationships across all levels of the site.
• Possesses credibility, commercial acumen, and persuasive abilities to influence stakeholders and garner support.

Life at Metcash

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and become part of something bigger

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