Supply Chain Optimisation Partner (12m FTC)

Work type: Fixed Term Full Time

Location: VIC – Metro

Categories: Transport

It’s an exciting time to be at Australia Post. As the world rapidly changes, we’ve had to change too – to ensure our future is even greater than our past. Be part of an iconic and dynamic organisation that touches the lives of every Australian.

What it’s like to work here:

For you, it means you’ll do great work, learn from the best and develop a career within a robust and well-invested but empowering and creative environment. We all work hard – we’re working on major challenges, after all – but we also recognise that you have a life outside of the office, so we provide flexible conditions that enable you to grow whilst enjoying genuine work life balance.

What does the role involve?

The Supply Chain Optimisation Partner will be a key supporting role within the supply chain team that is responsible for successfully managing and supporting key supply chain projects as directed by the Head of Retail Supply & Logistics. The role will act as a project specialist and support key SMEs with a view to support fulfilment, logistics, order management, CRM, systems development and will be responsible for:

• Providing expertise and support project teams across Retail Supply and Logistics
• Resolve gaps associated with supply chain process with an aim to support efficiency across the ordering process/cycle.
• Support development of the right systems and capture pain points and resolve gaps associated with order fulfilment with a view to support accuracy.
• Review and propose further development of our online fulfilment operations to support the increased demand in ecommerce.
• Follow up, resolve and close pending inventory queries generated from the Retail Fulfillment Call Center (RFCC). Follow up, resolve and close pending missing in transit cases associated with our domestic 3PL partners.
• Follow up, close and resolve any cases associated with inventory balancing across systems via our international supply chain.
• Recommend, plan and deploy reporting associated with backorders and supporting functionality with an aim to provide outlets visibility of stock availability.
• Manage the minor works portfolio for and on behalf of all supply chain functional teams supporting enhancement to current system functionality.
• Capture, review and organize Supply Chain activity and work programs associated with peak operations.
• Assist with supporting and developing long term supply chain strategy and programs of work.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for candidates with exposure to and experience within typical retail industry supply chain functions, processes and systems that support the merchandise planning, allocation, management, replenishment, fulfillment or distribution of inventories for resale.

• Experience in inventory management.
• Experience in project management specifically associated with Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Experience in development of online fulfilment system, process or strategy.
• Experience in query resolution associated with inventory discrepancies across different parts of the supply chain.
• Excellent planning, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise and integrate the requirements of multiple merchandise categories to meet time critical deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders both orally and in writing to achieve time/cost dependent outcomes.
• Appropriate technical and training skills to support resolution of inventory discrepancies
• Demonstrable Capabilities and full utilization of SAP IS Retail systems functionality at Australia Post.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise
• Extensive knowledge of SAP, and WMS systems

Benefits & Culture:

We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace brings out the best in our people. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, cultures and disabilities. A career at Australia Post Group can lead down many paths and we are passionate about offering a supportive, inclusive culture, competitive compensation and flexible working conditions that enable you to develop whilst enjoying genuine work life balance.