Improvement & Innovation Manager

at  endeavour group

LET’S CREATE A MORE SOCIABLE FUTURE TOGETHER

At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!

Job Description

• Bring your passion and feel the energy
• Drive operational excellence and innovation initiatives across our Supply Chain Team
• Flexible home base location

The Improvement & Innovation Manager will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, process improvement, and innovation initiatives within the Endeavour Supply Chain Team. The role is responsible for identifying areas for enhancement, implementing strategic solutions, and fostering a culture of innovation to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
This role sits on the Supply Chain Leadership Team and co-ordinates the major improvement initiatives across our inbound, to-store and last mile fulfilment networks. The role is required to engage and collaborate with the Technology and EDX Teams as well as maintain close working relationships with our Technology Suppliers, 3PL providers, and Store Ops Teams. The role also leads the Supply Chain engagement with the Endeavour Group Optimisation Team.
Sound good? Read on.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

• Continuous Improvement - Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects within the supply chain, identifying areas for optimisation and implementing process improvements.
• Innovation Strategy Development - Develop and implement strategies for fostering innovation within the supply chain, including new technologies (e.g. TMS and routing software), processes, and methodologies.
• Performance Metrics - establish KPI’s to measure the effectiveness of supply chain processes and initiatives, tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - work closely with cross-functional teams, including the Brand Operations and ecom Teams, Replenishment, Merchandise, and Quality Assurance, to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across the entire supply chain.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration within the supply chain network.
• Technology Advancement - evaluate and implement new technologies and systems to streamline supply chain processes, improve Customer visibility, and enhance efficiency.
• Change Management - lead change management efforts within Supply Chain, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption across the organisation.
• Training and Development - Provide training and development opportunities for Supply Chain team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in continuous improvement methodologies and innovative practices.
• Budget Management - manage budgets related to improvement and innovation projects within Supply Chain, ensuring cost-effective solutions are implemented.
• Market Research - stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements - develop improvement and innovation initiatives to support compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. RSA) and industry standards, addressing any compliance issues as needed.Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders through regular reports, presentations, and meetings.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Leadership Team to align Fulfilment and Delivery strategies with broader Team and organisational objectives.

Qualifications

Now let’s talk about you:

• 5+ years of experience in process improvement, optimisation or innovation roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Experience in strategy formation and the ability to lead transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at senior level including presenting and running meetings/workshops.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, with experience managing large projects with budget responsibilities.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing improvement and innovation plans for business growth and efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience in developing improvement expertise across a business or business unit.
• Six-Sigma Blackbelt or formal Kaizen Training qualifications will be well regarded.

• Continuous Improvement - Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects within the supply chain, identifying areas for optimisation and implementing process improvements.
• Innovation Strategy Development - Develop and implement strategies for fostering innovation within the supply chain, including new technologies (e.g. TMS and routing software), processes, and methodologies.
• Performance Metrics - establish KPI’s to measure the effectiveness of supply chain processes and initiatives, tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - work closely with cross-functional teams, including the Brand Operations and ecom Teams, Replenishment, Merchandise, and Quality Assurance, to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across the entire supply chain.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration within the supply chain network.
• Technology Advancement - evaluate and implement new technologies and systems to streamline supply chain processes, improve Customer visibility, and enhance efficiency.
• Change Management - lead change management efforts within Supply Chain, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption across the organisation.
• Training and Development - Provide training and development opportunities for Supply Chain team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in continuous improvement methodologies and innovative practices.
• Budget Management - manage budgets related to improvement and innovation projects within Supply Chain, ensuring cost-effective solutions are implemented.
• Market Research - stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements - develop improvement and innovation initiatives to support compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. RSA) and industry standards, addressing any compliance issues as needed.Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders through regular reports, presentations, and meetings.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Leadership Team to align Fulfilment and Delivery strategies with broader Team and organisational objectives