Onsite permanent Full Time role
Tuesday - Saturday 3am - 11:30am
Time critical role enabling the entire Victorian Supply Chain between DCs, Transport & Stores
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 create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and well-being for our people and partners.
We're a team-first organisation. We'll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.
We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits.
We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future. Check out our most recent Sustainability Report to find out how we do it.
A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
Want to know what it's like to have a career with us? Check out this short summary of the career of one of our excellent Systems & Inventory Specialists and Team Member of the Year, Jesna
What You'll Do
The performance of this role directly influences the cost of the transport task so is required to deliver the highest levels of fleet utilisation and cost efficiency to Woolworths.
Enable the supply chain between the DC; Transport and Stores to function
Provide guidance to carrier partners of routes/loads required to be serviced on the day
Perform daily transport planning activities in our Transport Management System (TMS)
Work to strict service level agreement to ensure no impact to DCs and stores
Plan all orders Types, IWT's, 3PL (Lineage) Regional customers, and Primary Connect load tenders
Communicate all planning changes to the DC and 3PL (Lineage)
Investigate any causes and such associated impacts to safety, cost or service performances
What You'll Bring
Exceptional time management skills and be able to work to strict service level agreement to ensure no impact to DCs and stores
Understanding of transport allocation and/or fleet controlling including load planning
Excellent systems and computer skills, with the ability to adapt to new system
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Effective problem solving skills & a high level of customer service
Excellent systems and computer skills, with the ability to adapt to new system
Excellent knowledge of the metropolitan area
Have exposure to the Transport & Logistics industry (preferred)
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.
Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
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