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Joining the Metcash Family
At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger . You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.
Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join Metcash as our National Transport Optimisation Analyst . Partnering with our Food and Liquor stakeholders and transport partners, you will unlock value for our independent retailers through analysing transport data, optimising transport routes, assisting with strategic planning, performance management of 3PLs and supporting freight tenders.
In this Role
- Work with a team of passionate supply chain professionals to analyse historical freight data and forecast future outbound freight needs using relevant tools including Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
- Work with key business stakeholders to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement in outbound transportation and supply chain activity and processes through data analysis.
- Develop and maintain regular reports and dashboards to track key metrics related to outbound freight operations.
- Support freight tenders with collation of data sets and robust data analysis to ensure effective comparison of costs and service levels and decision support.
- Assist in evaluating carrier performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, cost per carton/pallet, damages, utilisation, transport efficiency.
- Support efforts to stay informed about industry regulations, compliance requirements, and transportation laws relevant to outbound freight operations.
You’re Likely a Match If
- Logistics/supply chain analytical experience within 3PL, FMCG or logistics
- Ability to articulate commercial proposals and business cases for change
- Understanding of DC P&L structures and logistics cost of doing business.
- Business analysis, process mapping and improvement methodology
- Willingness to develop project and change management capability
Life at Metcash
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.
Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.
- ️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023
Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.
About Us
Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Join us and become part of something bigger!
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