Head of Network Planning & Optimisation

At the Independent Hardware Group, we’re strengthening local communities one postcode at a time. We’re the leading supplier of over 600 independently owned stores nationwide – giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task. And with trusted hardware brands like Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware, we can turn local retailers into the best stores in town giving locals the tools and support to build strong communities – literally!

Are you a strategic trailblazer with a passion for retail transformation?

We're seeking a visionary leader to architect the next generation of TTHG’s (Total Tools Hardware Group) national store footprint—balancing long-term spatial intelligence with near-term optimisation wins.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Shape a national network strategy that transforms Metcash’s footprint and underpins our ambitious growth journey.
• Champion innovation through mapping, machine learning, spatial analytics, and predictive modelling.
• Lead two dynamic teams—Network Planning and Network Optimisation—and build a high-performance culture.
• See your insights turn into commercial outcomes—test, refine, and elevate our network impact every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing data-driven strategies using ArcGIS/QGIS, Python, R, SQL, Tableau or Power BI to deliver business-ready insight.
• Turning complex analytical findings into clear, compelling executive perspectives.
• Identifying growth corridors, constructing business cases, and prioritising execution plans.
• Managing optimisation frameworks, dashboards, and toolkits that enable teams to make smarter daily decisions.
• Fostering collaboration with cross-functional partners—state teams, senior leaders, agencies—to turn strategy into scale.

What You Bring

• A successful track record in retail or FMCG network strategy, space planning, or optimisation.
• Technical chops in spatial platforms, predictive modelling, data science languages, and ERP systems.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement—translating insights to executives, managing expectations, and championing change.
• A mindset geared to transformation—supporting change, managing major projects, and delivering results.

About You

You’re an authentic, courageous, and solutions-focused leader. You love turning complex data into commercial opportunity. You’re passionate about developing teams, empowering others, and achieving scalable outcomes. And you thrive in fast-paced environments where strategic thinking meets operational delivery.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're keen to use your analytics superpower to drive retail network transformation, apply now. Let’s reconceptualise retail together—one store at a time.

Joining the Metcash Family 

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. 

Being part of something bigger means your part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future. 

Life at Metcash 

🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a Flex Ready accredited workplace!

🙏🏼 Thrive where work and family truly co-exist. We are an accredited Family Friendly Workplace.

🏆 Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023- 2024

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

💸 Great team member discounts and perks.

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