Job Description
We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.
About the team
Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.
About the role
Reporting into the Transformation Manager, your key focus will be on Fresh Produce and will be to work with a group of suppliers to ensure strong in-store availability within this fast-paced category! We are looking for someone to join the team and you will also be charged with driving end to end optimisation of supply chain for the category by identifying and delivering efficiencies and cost reduction. As a Supply Planner, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to solve supply network operational issues across distribution and transport.
We currently have 2 vacancies for 12 month fixed term contracts. This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.
You’ll also:
Partner with internal logistics teams to deliver supply performance KPIs and prepare contingency plans in the event of unknown supply delays.
Manage and be accountable for a growing business function with significant spend, delivering aggressive targeted reductions year on year.
Influence and work cross functionally with distribution centres, transport providers and supply chain operations to help improve service levels.
Proactively seek and identify opportunities to improve the end-to-end supply chain and manage the implementation of initiatives.
About you and your skills
You will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to solve supply network operational issues across distribution and transport. This is an exciting opportunity with the ability to have genuine impact in the work you will do.
You will also have:
Demonstrated experience in a Supply Planning role, with developed planning and analytical skills
Proven understanding of Supply Chain finance
Ability to manage multiple projects, where process optimisation and cost reduction has been a focus
Advanced problem-solving capability, with the ability to question process and come up with ideas to mitigate supply risks
Experience in managing supply chain network models and system levers to achieve supply metrics
An innate set of skills in negotiation, procurement, and contract management, including setting up new supply agreements
A high proficiency for communication, catering for a variety of stakeholder levels including overseas vendors and internal stakeholders
Please note applications for this role will close on December 21st, 2026.
What’s in it for you?
Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
About the recruitment process
We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, ****** orientation and gender identities.
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 [email protected]
Job ID: 172721
Employment Type: Fixed Term
About the team
Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.
About the role
Reporting into the Transformation Manager, your key focus will be on Fresh Produce and will be to work with a group of suppliers to ensure strong in-store availability within this fast-paced category! We are looking for someone to join the team and you will also be charged with driving end to end optimisation of supply chain for the category by identifying and delivering efficiencies and cost reduction. As a Supply Planner, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to solve supply network operational issues across distribution and transport.
We currently have 2 vacancies for 12 month fixed term contracts. This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.
You’ll also:
Partner with internal logistics teams to deliver supply performance KPIs and prepare contingency plans in the event of unknown supply delays.
Manage and be accountable for a growing business function with significant spend, delivering aggressive targeted reductions year on year.
Influence and work cross functionally with distribution centres, transport providers and supply chain operations to help improve service levels.
Proactively seek and identify opportunities to improve the end-to-end supply chain and manage the implementation of initiatives.
About you and your skills
You will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to solve supply network operational issues across distribution and transport. This is an exciting opportunity with the ability to have genuine impact in the work you will do.
You will also have:
Demonstrated experience in a Supply Planning role, with developed planning and analytical skills
Proven understanding of Supply Chain finance
Ability to manage multiple projects, where process optimisation and cost reduction has been a focus
Advanced problem-solving capability, with the ability to question process and come up with ideas to mitigate supply risks
Experience in managing supply chain network models and system levers to achieve supply metrics
An innate set of skills in negotiation, procurement, and contract management, including setting up new supply agreements
A high proficiency for communication, catering for a variety of stakeholder levels including overseas vendors and internal stakeholders
Please note applications for this role will close on December 21st, 2026.
What’s in it for you?
Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
About the recruitment process
We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, ****** orientation and gender identities.
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 [email protected]
Job ID: 172721
Employment Type: Fixed Term
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