Topology Program Manager, Inbound Supply Chain AU

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Inbound Topology Program Manager to define and deliver the future state of our inbound supply chain network. This role sits within the Supply Chain Long Term Planning team and is responsible for shaping upstream topology across IXD (Inbound Cross Dock), SDC (Storage and Distribution Centers), and other inbound network initiatives.

You will own the strategic direction and end-to-end program management of initiatives that improve cost, speed, and scalability across the inbound network. This role requires strong ownership, deep analytical capability, and the ability to influence without authority across a broad set of stakeholders including Stores and Finance.

Key job responsibilities

Inbound Topology Strategy

Define and evolve long-term inbound network strategy across IXD, SDC, and emerging upstream models

Evaluate trade-offs across inventory placement, transportation cost, and lead time

Translate business growth plans into scalable, efficient inbound network designs

Program Ownership & Execution

Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programs from concept through launch and stabilization

Build and manage multi-year roadmaps, including milestones, risks, and dependencies

Drive alignment across Supply Chain, Operations, Stores, Finance, Tech, and partner teams

Analytical & Commercial Leadership

Use data to identify opportunities, validate strategies, and drive decision-making

Partner closely with Stores stakeholders and Finance teams to develop robust business cases, including financial modelling, scenario analysis, and ROI evaluation

Balance customer experience, cost-to-serve, and inventory efficiency in all recommendations

Establish metrics and mechanisms to measure network performance and program success

Stakeholder Influence

Influence senior stakeholders across multiple organizations without direct authority

Lead decision-making in ambiguous situations with competing priorities

Communicate clearly through written narratives and executive-level reviews

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Challenge existing inbound paradigms and identify step-change improvements

Pilot and scale new inbound capabilities and operating models

Build repeatable frameworks and tools for long-term network planning