Good things start here

This could be the very first step towards an exciting new career with us – a fresh beginning. At the Coles Group, these are moments we live for.

Starting good things is what drives our purpose: to sustainably feed all Australians so they can lead healthier, happier lives. With a team of 120,000 people and an iconic portfolio of Australia’s most trusted brands, we’re perfectly positioned to turn a promising start into a whole lot more.

To understand our merchandise business, we need to understand our customers. That’s why you’ll find us working across all business units at Coles Supermarkets, Liquor and Express. Supermarkets is one of the largest teams at Coles, but we’re a close-knit group that come from all over the world. We’re passionate about working at the forefront of merchandising and making sure our customers have quality products at the right price.

About the role

As the Range and Space Manager in the Merchandise Strategy and Transformation team, you’ll be part of a 12-month project team in this secondment opportunity. Your primary objective will be to lead and support strategic Range & Space initiatives, delivering our strategy of landing the right range in the right store, enhancing the customer experience, supporting sales and improving store efficiencies.

What you’ll be doing

Working closely with our category teams to champion range selection through our range review process, you’ll be key to landing innovative range trials in store as part of a large strategic initiative. This dynamic role will see you interacting with all levels of the business, including strong relationship building with senior management, as well as our Digital teams. The stakeholders are many and the pace is fast, providing you with the ability to demonstrate your project and stakeholder management skills.

You’ll also:

• Lead proof of concept work aligned to the Coles strategy, in particular driving range localisation, productivity efficiencies and store specific planogram outcomes.
• Develop and maintain efficient and effective layouts that support’s Coles 800+ store network based on demographic and local needs.
• Working closely with our Data Science and Digital teams to build long-term solutions.
• Identify capability gaps, develop and provide tailored training solutions to range and space planners, including supporting tools and materials.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and implement changes.
• Provide process governance, escalate issues in a timely manner and ensure decisions are aligned to business strategy.
• Provide advice on process development, analytics, SME functions.

Good things you’ll need

• Experience in operating technical shelf and/or floor planning software at a high level with an understanding of store and layout design.
• Software experience in JDA/Blue Yonder's 'Planogram Generator' is advantageous.
• Experience working with customer and market insights is advantageous.
• Experience in using large datasets, with the ability to analyse and determine performance to drive business outcomes.
• A strong understanding of product adjacency in a retail setting.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities as well as strong people skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Autonomous and proactive approach.
• A genuine passion for retail and a genuine desire to see your work come to life for our customers in stores.

Given the state/ territory of the position you are applying for, and to enable Coles to provide a safe environment for its team members, there may be a requirement for you to receive a COVID-19 vaccination before commencing work for Coles, unless you are medically exempt.

Given this, you will be required to disclose your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application for employment with Coles. You may be required to provide further evidence of vaccination status as part of your application.

Why Coles?
We’re committed to making this a great place to work, from day one. From flexible working arrangements to discounts across all our internal brands (including 5% off at Coles supermarkets!), there are plenty of reasons to love working here. Explore all this and more at our Coles Careers website.

Coles Group is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180: Coles Group – Work180 Endorsed Employer

For everyone who shares our passion
We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs – so reach out to us at www.careers.colesgroup.com.au > Careers for everyone > Disability employment.

We’d love to meet you
If you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role, please take the next step and submit your application.