State Transport Planning Lead

About Us

JB Hi-Fi Group is one of Australasia’s largest and most trusted retailer groups with hundreds of stores trading under the JB HiFi and The Good Guys banners, supported by a network of Home Delivery Centres (HDCs).  Our HDCs and Supply Chain teams help contribute to our retail business success through Imagining and Enabling Supply Chain possibilities that deliver to our Customers Safely & Sustainably.  By combining capability, technology and an engaging team culture, we can offer the best brands, a big range of home appliances and consumer electronics at low prices.

Why Join Us?

• We have a supportive, transparent and inclusive team
• JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys are multi-award winning, iconic retail brands with a rich history in the Australian retail market
• We support vulnerable members of our community by making donations to our ‘Helping Hands’ and ‘Doing Good’ workplace giving programs. Every dollar our team donates is matched and together we have donated more than $33m to our charity partners
• We offer generous team member discounts across The Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi
• You will have exposure to ongoing training & development opportunities from day one
• We offer fantastic long-term career opportunities across the broader JB Hi-Fi/The Good Guys group

The Role

Join us as we embark on an exciting journey here at JB Hi-Fi to uplift our Supply Chain environment through the use of innovative technology which will drive greater collaboration and unlock efficiencies across our Supply Chain, particularly in our last mile execution.  As part of our Supply Chain transformation, we have a number of exciting opportunities to join our team as we take the next step in our journey.

Based either in our Home Delivery Centre in Truganina OR in our Group Support Office in Southbank, The State Transport Planning Lead is an exciting newly created role within our Supply Chain function, whose purpose is to provide leadership to their designated group of Transport Planners. The Transport Planner Lead plays a crucial role in supporting the National Transport Planning & Operations Manager to achieve regional performance goals for productivity, cost, and quality of delivery services.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the team, through providing clear role accountability, coaching and direction
• Maintaining and managing team performance and conduct, whilst also ensuring that appropriate feedback, recognition, training, and development opportunities are provided. 
• Planning and monitoring the daily team schedules, adjusting as needed to ensure adequate resourcing that supports operational demands and business objectives
• Ensuring successful regional and metro goals are successfully met, such as reducing costs, meeting service KPIs such as First Attempt Delivery Rates (FADR), DOT and NPS and complying with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Enforcing company safety standards and ensure compliance with policies and procedures to reduce accidents and support a safe working environment

About You

You will have strong financial and business acumen and be comfortable embracing change, resilient in overcoming challenges and flexible in adjusting priorities, while maintaining a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will also have:

• 5 years of experience managing operations – specifically within home delivery, logistics, transportation, warehousing, or related field
• Strong experience in Transport Planning and scheduling
• Strong experience in leading and building large (and sometimes geographically dispersed) teams
• Strong computer literacy and exposure to general software packages (such as Microsoft Office Suite) and warehouse software (such as Oracle, SAP, AS400), including transport management systems
• Bachelor’s degree in business or logistics (preferred)
• Experience in retail and/or e-commerce environments and bulky goods (Preferred)
• Experience in managing through significant change programs (preferred)

To Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and upload your CV. All applications are strictly confidential. JB Hi-Fi Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion. If this opportunity excites you (even if you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the criteria) – please don’t hesitate to apply! 

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