This is a Inbound Planning Specialist - Liquor role with Woolworths Group based in Baulkham Hills, NSW, AU Woolworths Group Role Seniority - mid level More about the Inbound Planning Specialist - Liquor role at Woolworths Group Flexibility and work-life balance policies that will help you thrive Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia Permanent full time opportunity based at Norwest We are Woolworths Group We are Woolworths Group. 200,000 bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition 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. If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless. What you’ll do Manage the set up of supplier/purchase order scheduling into the DC network for maximum efficiency and availability. Slot purchase orders into DC’s at appropriate times. Implement efficiencies to the inbound operations e.g. ensuring your flow of stock into DCs is smooth across the day and week. Identify, communicate and resolve known and unexpected issues impacting inbound such as ferry cancellations, rail closure etc. Negotiate changes to DC operations to resolve constraints. Build collaborative working relationships with Primary Connect, 3PLs, Supply Planning and Commercial teams. Managing and influencing storage levels at DCs & 3PLs to optimise cost and ensure no operational issues arise as a result from DCs being too full. Monitoring the arrival of containers and managing the prioritisation of container unpacks in collaboration with key stakeholders. What you’ll bring A positive attitude and a desire to understand the root cause of situations or problems Intermediate administration skills including MS Excel Skills Superior relationship management skills in building rapport with peers/stakeholders of all levels and resolving conflict to achieve business outcomes Proven experience in negotiating and dealing with stakeholders of different levels to deliver specific outcomes and objectives Strong detail orientation and demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and develop creative solutions to meet business needs What you’ll experience We embrace diversity of thought and love to take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude. We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team! Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere' policy that gives you the opportunity to harmonise work, life and your wellbeing Parental Leave provisions and various leave types, including but not limited to Study Leave and Sports Representation Leave 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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Woolworths Group team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Managing supplier/purchase order scheduling ⚠️ Identifying and resolving issues Building collaborative relationships Key Strengths Intermediate administration skills Superior relationship management skills Strong detail orientation Negotiation skills Problem-solving mindset A Final Note: This is a role with Woolworths Group not with Hatch.
