Head of Continuous Improvement

2 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand The Warehouse Group Full time

**Company Description**
We are in the midst of a transformation strategy, and we are looking for a commercial partner that is going to make sure that our initiatives translate into savings

The Warehouse Group (TWG) has become a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We are the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming. We are at an exciting point in our journey where our focus is on becoming brand-centric, aiming to deliver an unparalleled experience for our customers. Agility and collaboration are cornerstones of our work culture, empowering us to adapt swiftly and work seamlessly together. By being brand-led and retail-focused, we are intentional about placing the right people in the right roles, allowing us to perform work that truly makes a difference.

Are you ready to take the reins of transformation within a global supply chain? We’re looking for acontinuous improvements leader with a very strong commercial background, a hands-on audit approach, and a track record of driving impactful change. As the Head of Continuous Improvement, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our supply chain operations, unlocking efficiencies, and delivering substantial P&L savings. This role is not for the faint-hearted—it requires a relentless drive for prioritisation and a strong command of financial and commercial decision-making.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Lead Transformation**: Oversee the strategic turnaround of our supply chain, focusing on commercial improvements that drive P&L results.
- ** Commercial Focus**: Continuously identify and execute on opportunities to optimise processes, reduce costs, and increase financial performance across the supply chain.
- ** Hands-On Approach**: Utilise your audit and finance expertise to guide decisions that enhance commercial outcomes.
- ** Ruthless Prioritisation**: Cut through complexity to focus on initiatives that offer the greatest P&L returns, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- ** Leadership Excellence**: Inspire and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and commercial thinking.
- ** Global Perspective**: Use your international trade experience to optimise global operations, ensuring compliance while driving commercial gains.
- ** Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Work closely with key departments such as Finance, Procurement, and Operations to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

**Additional Information** Working with The Warehouse Group | Kia mahi tahi i Te Roopu Whare Putunga**

We offer a dynamic, supportive team environment within a business that cares about and recognises individuals. When you join us, we offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career which include:

- Discounts across most of our brands
- We value collaboration & flexibility - embracing hybrid working - up to 2 days working from home per week
- Paid birthday day off
- On-site gym and cafe at our North Shore Support office
- Free parking at our Northshore Support office
- 26 weeks paid parental leave (for permanent team members)
- A range of wellbeing support

**If you’re driven, adaptable and passionate about Merchandise Planning, let’s work together | Me mahi tahi tatou

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