Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.

Position Title

Australia Post - Retail Supply & Logistics Intern

Location

Melbourne

Position Duration

A minimum of 152 hours (4 weeks full time, or part-time equivalent)

Position Overview

Business Unit Overview

The Retail Supply and Logistics business unit’s strategic intent is to develop, re-engineer and deploy new processes to ensure we move towards world-class practice including, but not limited to, warehouse management, supplier arrangements, inventory management and appropriate stock holding policies. Key areas of focus include (and not limited to):

Improve customer service and our end consumer shopping experience through improved product availability.

Reduce retails cost of capital improving the bottom line.

Transform operating costs as a percent of revenue towards single digit industry growth.

Improve overall supply chain and reduce our overall ‘carbon footprint’.

Position Purpose

The supply chain Intern will assist the Retail Supply & Logistics team in areas of process improvements and operational excellence to drive cost efficiencies and service uplift. This role will be required to work cross functionally with the wider supply chain team and/or other key stakeholders in Australia Post across the Retail Merchandise group, and the candidate is expected to:

Review and interpret supply chain datasets to problem solve issues

Communicate with key stakeholders to issues resolution

Create meaningful supply chain reporting dashboards

Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au

This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who is starting out in supply chain who is keen to learn the ropes in a large multi-national organisation and getting exposure to how the Australia Post retail business operates.

Critical Knowledge/Skills

Experience with MS office

Strong verbal/written communication skills

Strong time management skills

Ability to follow process

Confidence in working with multiple systems simultaneously

Ability to build working relationships with stakeholders and customers

Role Challenges

Managing large volumes of work

Performing repetitive tasks

Working to tight deadlines

Our Cultural Values - TIES

Trust - Do the right thing. Communities rely on us. We have the courage to speak up, be honest and take responsibility for our actions.

Inclusivity - Respect Everyone. Everyone deserves to belong. We ensure people feel respected and included.

Empowerment - Find a way. The world is full of possibility. We challenge ourselves to create a better future for everyone and get the job done.

Safety - Be safe and well. Everyone should feel safe and well in the course of their day. We support and care for each other.

Ideal Degree/Discipline

Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar degrees and disciplines

Eligibility Requirements

Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Permanent residents and Australian citizens only

Identify as having disability

Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance

Apply Here

www.tfaforms.com/420924

Contact the AND Programs Team at applications@and.org.au or 1300 363 645 for further information.

Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.