Range & Space Transformation & Delivery Manager

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Coles Group is seeking a Range & Space Transformation & Delivery Manager in Melbourne to shape how customers shop by leading range and space strategy, designing frameworks for simplification, and delivering cross-functional transformation programs across Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain and Store Ops. You’ll turn insights into action, optimise space and assortment, and drive major initiatives with budgets over $5 million, supported by a data-led approach. Ideal candidates bring retail or FMCG experience with merchandising or space planning, plus strong stakeholder management and change leadership to deliver change at scale. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase strategic impact and measurable outcomes, highlight collaboration and customer-centric thinking, reference Job ID 178337, and note your flexibility for hybrid work.

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

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 a strategic thinker with a passion for commercial transformation? Join our Range & Space team as we shape the future of how customers shop and how our business delivers value.

In this role, you’ll help define and execute the strategy that underpins tailored ranging, improved customer experience, and operational excellence across our network.

As our Range & Space Transformation & Delivery Manager, you'll lead the development of frameworks, insights, and transformation programs that guide how we optimise space, simplify our offering, and create better commercial outcomes. Working cross-functionally with teams across Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain and Store Operations, you’ll turn insight into action and strategy into tangible impact.

You’ll also:

• Lead the development and refinement of our range and space strategy aligned to key commercial priorities
• Design frameworks for range simplification, optimisation and strategic planning
• Analyse retail trends, customer behaviour, and key performance metrics to inform decision-making
• Drive major transformation initiatives, ensuring cross-functional engagement and smooth delivery
• Manage project governance, planning and resourcing for strategic programs
• Embed new tools, processes and ways of working across the Range & Space team
• Support capability uplift across insight generation, strategic planning and structured thinking
• Champion continuous improvement and an insight-led, high-performance culture

About you and your skills

You’re a commercially minded problem solver who thrives in complex environments and has a passion for data-led strategy. You blend analytical strength with strong communication and stakeholder skills, and you’re energised by the opportunity to deliver change at scale. You’re equally comfortable shaping strategic frameworks as you are rolling up your sleeves to deliver projects hands‑on.

You will also ideally bring:

• Proven experience in retail, FMCG, consulting, transformation, or a related commercial field
• Strong exposure to merchandising, category management, or space planning
• Proven experience developing strategy and/or delivering transformation programs in complex organisations
• Demonstrated capability in insights generation and analysis using diverse data sources
• Familiarity with customer segmentation, store clustering, and tailored ranging concepts
• Experience leading or supporting large-scale business projects (> $5m benefit/cost)
• Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving and communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge, innovate and inspire change

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 [email protected]

Job ID: 178337

Employment Type: Full time

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