Director - Homerun

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.

About HomeRun

HomeRun is creating Australia's leading Last Mile Business, powering the eCommerce growth of all Woolworths Group brands through an exceptional last mile customer experience at competitive economics.
HomeRun provides an end-to-end Last Mile solution with the team, technology and operations to offer differentiated customer experiences at scale across Australia.

We use the strength and scale of our amazing retail brands, supply chain, fulfilment centres and edge network of more than 1,200 stores (located within 10 min of 90% of Australians) to deliver leading reliability, coverage and efficiency.
Sustainability & driver experience are core to our purpose.
We are committed to a 100% electric fleet by 2030, leading the way to a green last mile.
We aim to be the driver employer of choice through easy pickups, high earning potential, and a strong focus on safety.

This role reports to the MD eComX, who in turn reports to the Woolworths Group CEO.

The Opportunity

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and optimise the last-mile delivery process for Australia's leading e-commerce retailer, from Stores and Fulfilment Centres to the front door.
You will lead a high-performing team, collaborating with key stakeholders across the group to develop and implement innovative delivery solutions.
This includes spearheading the expansion of B2B delivery services and integrating gig economy partnerships to optimise delivery speed, reliability, and convenience.

As a platform pioneer, you will drive innovation and growth of the last-mile platform for the entire group, championing sustainability through cutting-edge technologies and emerging trends.
This role is critical in shaping the future of last-mile delivery and ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the retail industry.

HomeRun is powered by four key teams:

Last Mile Operations ensures operational excellence and safety for over 20 million deliveries annually; Optimisation and Technology develops cutting-edge tools and technologies for enhanced customer experience and profitable growth; Partner Success and Commercial manages key supplier relationships and supports retail customer goals; Future Last Mile Solutions focuses on integrating next-generation technologies for a differentiated last-mile experience.
The Director of HomeRun will lead and coordinate these teams to deliver exceptional results for the Group.

About you:

We are looking for an innovative leader with a passion for logistics, technology and a strong drive to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.
You must be a strategic thinker with the ability to execute complex operational plans, a collaborative partner who can build strong relationships, and a technology enthusiast who embraces innovation.

You will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of last-mile delivery and make a significant contribution to the success of Woolworths Group.

You'll bring:

Executive level leadership experience with a deep understanding of logistics operations, supply chain management, and last-mile delivery challenges.
Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams, consistently fostering high-performance work environments.
Strategic vision, with an ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive business growth and competitive advantage.
An ability to effectively influence and collaborate with teams across the organisation to drive initiatives and achieve shared goals.
Strong financial and business acumen, with experience in P&L management and budget oversight.
Knowledge of emerging technologies in logistics, transportation and route optimisation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong proactive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
An ability to analyse complex data and make informed decisions that drive business results.
Experience in working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
What You'll Experience:

Flexible and remote working options - we have offices in Surry Hills and Bella Vista.
An attractive executive remuneration package, including Base, Car allowance, STIP and LTI.
A progressive and flexible 'Work from Anywhere' policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
Having a career with us means you are joining: Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women.
LinkedIn's 2nd ranked Top Companies Australia 2022.
WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ workplace inclusion.
Our team believes in building partnerships through collaboration, transparency and trust.
Team benefits include access to discounts in our supermarkets and liquor partners, novated leases, share purchase plans, reduced insurance products, entertainment, theme parks, cinemas, lifestyle and other attraction discounts.
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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The vacancy will close for applications Friday 15th November
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