Graduate Program – Central Operations & Supply Chain (Feb 2028)
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About the Program
From day one as a Coles Group Graduate, you'll feel the connection your work has to our purpose of \"helping Australians eat and live better every day\". Our award-winning Grad Program offers two years (three years for Finance Graduates) of hands-on learning designed to help you grow and the opportunity to take on meaningful work and make an impact.
You will play a role in providing food, drink and home solutions that are delicious, sustainable and healthy for our customers; and ensuring to deliver a consistent experience for our customers every day, both in-store and online.
Why become a Coles Group Graduate?
At Coles, we understand that when you're included, trusted and supported by leaders who genuinely care, you can do your best work for the team feeling like you belong.
During the two- year program, you'll be working on real deliverables with clear ownership and accountability as you learn and grow through functional rotations, a tailored development program and a tight-knit support network.
In your second year, you will also complete the Innovation Project, where you will work with a team to solve a genuine business challenge with an innovative solution. The top teams will get the opportunity to present their ideas to our Executive Leadership Team and Coles Board.
We will support your passion and graduate journey with experiences and opportunities, with each rotation expanding your knowledge as you continue to discover Coles and yourself.
Central Operation Graduates join the engine room that keeps us moving, from supporting Distribution Centres to efficiently delivering our products into stores; to empowering our store teams to serve millions of customers each week with pride.
As a Central Ops Graduate, you will have the opportunity to be challenged as a leader, take ownership, and work on large projects that span Coles end-to-end. You will be the vital link between the Store Support Centre and our stores so that we can land change that is best for Coles, drive sales, improve profitability and make life easier for our team and customers.
Supply Chain Graduates obtain incredible exposure to all areas of the Supply Chain and build breadth in your supply chain expertise. Bridging the gap between our suppliers, distribution centres and stores, our Replenishment team works with thousands of trusted businesses everyday
We work had to make like easier, safer and more sustainable for the teams across our network, with an unrelenting goal of maximising on shelf availability for our customers
Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent residency at the time of application
- Have completed a bachelor's degree before commencing the program
As one of the largest private sector employers of Indigenous Australians, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply to our graduate program.
Note: Hybrid work is an option, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Graduate Program – Central Operations & Supply Chain (Feb 2028) in Melbourne employer: Coles Group
Coles Group Insurance is an exceptional employer that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of its employees at the Edinburgh Parks Distribution Centre in Adelaide. With a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow through continuous training and development opportunities while actively contributing to meaningful safety initiatives. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a positive impact in the FMCG and warehousing sector.
