Reporting into the Supply Manager, your key focus will be managing the flow of Fresh Produce from our suppliers, through our national DC network and into stores. You will work cross‐functionally across a product portfolio with merchandise, operations, quality teams and multiple suppliers to deliver excellent in‐store availability, quality and freshness.
This is a 12 month fixed‐term position on a 3‐week cycling roster. Regular rostered weekend work will be involved.
Your key activities
* Partner with internal logistics and quality teams to ensure supplier conformance with our delivery standards, optimal stock rotation within our sites, and to ensure great service to our stores.
* Influence and work cross‐functionally with distribution centres, transport providers and supply chain operations to improve freshness and availability.
* Proactively seek and identify opportunities to improve the end‐to‐end supply chain and manage the implementation of initiatives.
* Ensure awareness of current trade plans and promotional activity, and drive close alignment with demand forecasting teams.
* Deliver supply performance KPIs and prepare contingency plans in the event of supply disruption or demand fluctuations.
You will also have
* Demonstrated experience in a Supply Planning role, with developed planning and analytical skills.
* Experience managing and maintaining optimal stock levels, and in responding to changing demand forecasts.
* Ability to multi‐task in a fast paced environment, to effectively manage multiple priorities, and to proactively communicate with team members about evolving issues and constraints.
* Advanced problem‐solving capability, with the demonstrated ability to work closely and empathetically with multiple suppliers to understand their businesses and mitigate supply risks.
* Understanding of fresh supply chains and replenishment, forecasting and warehouse management system parameters and how they impact inbound and outbound service.
* Strong negotiation skills, and a working understanding of standard supply agreements.
* Good communication skills, catering for a variety of stakeholders including small, large, domestic and overseas suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
What's in it for you?
* Flexible working options – we actively encourage a positive work‐life balance and provide hybrid working options.
* Office perks – gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini‐Coles supermarket, fooderie hub, school holiday program and more.
* Discounts – eligible team members receive a 5% discount all year round on Supermarket and Liquor purchases; additional periods of double discount (10%) and hotdeals exclusive to team members.
* Reward through recognition – recognize each other through our digital platform 'mythanks'; accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for gifts and electronic gift cards.
* Opportunities for learning and development – diverse career development programs and job‐specific training.
* Paid parental leave – permanent team members receive paid parental leave.
* Investment in your future – annual team member share plan allows eligible members to make pre‐tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details, visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email .
Applications for this role will close on Sunday May 24th, 2026.
Employment type: Fixed Term.
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