Senior Manager - Network Analytics Insights

Senior Manager -  Network Analytics & Insights 

• Flexible and hybrid working environment; Surry Hills office location
• Lead a talented team of Network Analysts
• Work on a range of high impact network and data projects

We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team,  bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of data to reimagine retail.
 
Through this partnership, we’ve created a new business called wiq who will harness the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using data and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.

What you’ll do

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager with experience optimising last mile delivery networks on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Analytics and Insights in wiq, your primary responsibility will be to identify, scope, deliver and enable data scientists, engineers and analysts on a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of our delivery network. You will act as a key contact for tribe leads for support and prioritisation of new and future initiatives as well as being a key sounding board in the direction of our data driven capabilities all with the focus of providing a better experience for our customers.

• People management and Chapter Lead, leading a team of Network analysts in wiq Data Practice
• To guide and support a cross functional data team supporting the last mile delivery network across a wide array of projects in HomeRun Business Unit
• Liaise between the executive/ tribal leadership team of Homerun and data chapter leads to ensure that projects have the right mix of skill sets and are enabled to deliver on key projects
• Development of strategic roadmap and project plans for the delivery of large scale data transformation projects affecting Homerun
• Support and identify opportunities to improve the performance of our last mile delivery network by maximising order availability for customers and balancing costs to deliver
• Provide general decision support analysis as and when required by the team leads

What you’ll bring

We are looking for an experienced strategic thinker, with exposure to last mile Network Analytics or logistics more generally. This role will have a problem solving mindset and will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative solutions and Network strategy that provide a competitive advantage for Woolworths eCommerce operations .

• 3+ years experience in an Analytics leadership role
• 5+ years experience supporting operations, last mile or logistics analytics 
• Advanced analytics skills with the ability to generate value-add insights from complex data and make recommendations for short and long term strategies
• An excellent understanding of retail and logistics fundamentals 
• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong outcome focus with the ability to deal with ambiguity and identify the right direction for the team
• Ability to structure pieces of work and manage multiple parties through the duration of engagement
• Ability to support team member technical development and delivery – proficient in Python and SQL with optional experience using GCP
• Understanding of data science principles and capabilities
• Advanced communications & presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and all levels 
• Experience working in an agile organisation or agile processes

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• 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.
• High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

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.

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