- Trusted partner to our DC operations leadership teams across NSW & SA
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Shape and grow a high-performing planning team as we bring in new systems and optimise ways of working
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Hybrid flexibility – 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH
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.
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We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and well-being for our people and partners.
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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.
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We offer competitive remuneration including base + super + bonus and access to a number of employee benefits.
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Flexibility with selection of work location from Distribution Centres listed and work arrangement options including WFH.
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Team benefits include access to discounts in our supermarkets and liquor partners, Novated leases, share purchase plans, reduced insurance products, entertainment, theme parks, cinemas, lifestyle and other attraction discounts
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A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your well-being, 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 amazing Operations Managers, Dani.
What you’ll do
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Lead and develop a team of workforce planners, driving performance, coaching and capability
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Own labour planning end-to-end – reviewing performance and building forecasts that deliver to budget
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Partner with DC Operations Managers and supply chain stakeholders to embed best-practice planning
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Shape your team's evolution as new systems and optimised ways of working are introduced
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Deliver reporting and analysis that informs national workforce strategy and surfaces improvement opportunities.
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Support our workforce planning function across our NSW & SA Distribution Centres: Erskine Park, Moorebank, Hoxton Park, Minchinbury, Wyong and Adelaide.
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Attend all duties required of a team planner on site as coverage for any leave absences or distribution centre volume demand.
What you’ll bring
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Workforce planning background in a high-volume shift/rostering environment — e.g. retail, airline, supply chain, healthcare
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A self-starter mindset – proactive and comfortable driving outcomes independently
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Proven people leadership – coaching and developing a team through optimisation and change
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Strong, adaptable relationship-building skills – the confidence to be a go-to contact for operational, labour-hire, union and team-level queries
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Agility to balance daily operational demands alongside stakeholder engagement and team leadership
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Confidence acting as a go-to contact for operational, labour-hire, union and team-level queries
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.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes
