CFC Last Mile Manager

 Coles Supermarkets  Wetherill Park 


Requisition ID: 54887 

Employment Type: Full time 


Good things start here

This could be the very first step towards an exciting new career with us – a fresh beginning. At the Coles Group, these are moments we live for.

Starting good things is what drives our purpose: to sustainably feed all Australians so they can lead healthier, happier lives. With a team of 120,000 people and an iconic portfolio of Australia’s most trusted brands, we’re perfectly positioned to turn a promising start into a whole lot more.
 

About the role

The engine room of our business, our Central Operations team keeps us moving and delivering our services to all Australians. We empower and support our retail teams across the country, helping them deliver great experiences for our customers every single day.

In partnership with Ocado we are in the process of delivering a brand new state-of-the-art customer fulfilment centre in NSW. Harnessing the latest technology this site will offer a wider range to our customers and safter, cleaner environment for our staff. As this site ramps up we have an opportunity for an experienced Last Mile Manager to join the team  

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for managing the operations of CFC last mile delivery, collaborating with internal departments, state transport management and 3PL partners to ensure transport delivery for our new site.

You'll also

• lead transport planning processes for the new site, collaborating with central management and onsite teams to deliver effective process
• manage 3PL relationship to ensure resource needs are met and ongoing service delivery
• manage the transport & customer delivery team within CFC operations, including greater than 750 drivers.
• be a champion for safety and process across the site with a focus on the transport delivery team
• identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department

Good things you’ll need

We’re looking for an experienced transport manager who has had exposure to an automated DC, with a passion for developing processes

you’ll also need

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
• Strong people leadership capabilities with ability to influence & communicate with senior leaders across Coles within the site
• experience working within complex industrial relations frameworks
• ability to utilise key financial data & operational metrics to drive performance improvements & outcomes.
• experience creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful
• developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation’s goals

#LI-OPS

Given the state/ territory in which this role is located, and to enable Coles to provide a safe environment for its team members, there may be a requirement for you to receive a COVID-19 vaccination before commencing work for Coles at a Coles site, unless you are medically exempt. Given this, you will be required to disclose your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application for employment with Coles. You may be required to provide further evidence of vaccination status as part of your application.

Why Coles?
You’re joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success. We’ll invest in you and your career with best practice training, development, and leadership programs. You’ll also receive fantastic team member discounts across our supermarkets and brands.

As part of our focus on achieving a gender balanced workforce, we belong to the WORK180 network as an endorsed employer for women. Our commitment to helping all women thrive in the workplace includes initiatives such as our recently updated parental leave policy, flexible working options and our Employee Assistance Program.

You can explore all this and more at our Coles Careers website. 

For everyone who shares our passion
We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs – so reach out to us at www.careers.colesgroup.com.au > Careers for everyone > Disability employment.

We’d love to meet you
If you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role, please take the next step and submit your application.