Senior Range & Space Transformation & Governance Manager

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.

About the Role

Are you ready to shape the future of retail range and space strategy in one of Australia’s most dynamic retail environments?

We’re seeking a strategic, data-curious leader to join our Commercial team as a Senior Range & Space Transformation & Governance Manager. This is a high-impact role that leads three distinct streams and their dedicated teams

• Insights & Analytics, who shape the delivery of our strategic data. They deliver strategic data insights, build dashboards, and support ad hoc queries.
• Transformation & Governance, who manage our range review schedules and drive continuous improvement.
• Transformation & Delivery, who execute key strategic priorities and shape future range strategies.

This is more than a leadership role - it’s an opportunity to influence the future of retail through innovation, collaboration, and customer-first thinking. You’ll be part of a team that’s building cutting-edge tools and frameworks, with the autonomy to shape how we work and the impact we deliver.

You will also;

• Define how we deliver tailored, customer-centric ranges across our store network
• Drive strategic initiatives that simplify and innovate how we build, manage, and execute range and space across the business
• Partner with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to align plans with customer missions, pricing strategies, and operational capabilities
• Own and evolve the end-to-end range review process, embedding governance frameworks that ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency
• Shape the delivery of strategic insights through advanced analytics, including PowerBI dashboards and Snowflake migration, to provide real-time visibility and support smarter decisions
• Deliver data-led storytelling to senior stakeholders in a compelling and easy to understand manner
• Help build and leverage some of the most advanced range and space tools in Australia
• Lead a team of four direct reports, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

About you and your skills 
 

Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of retail or FMCG environments, who thrives on solving complex problems and driving transformation. They are naturally curious about data, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies that enhance customer experience and commercial outcomes. With proven leadership experience, they can inspire and guide a diverse team across analytics, governance, and delivery streams. They bring a strong background in process optimisation, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement, and are confident presenting strategic narratives to senior leaders. Above all, they are passionate about building future-fit solutions and frameworks that shape how range and space are delivered across the business.

You will also ideally have;

• Proven experience in retail, FMCG, or commercial roles within a centralised function
• Strong background in strategy, transformation, governance, and process design
• Ability to lead complex projects and deliver sustainable outcomes
• Strategic mindset with the ability to craft compelling narratives for senior stakeholders
• Passion for data, curiosity to ask “why,” and the ability to dive deep into complex datasets
• Experience with demand/resource planning tools or workforce management approaches
• Proven experience leading a team including coaching, motivating, and building cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with platforms like Blue Yonder and PowerBI is beneficial, but not essential

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 168538

Employment Type: Full time

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