Project Coordinator

For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.

We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are collectively committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

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Purpose of the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Supply Chain Project Coordinator to join us full-time within our brand new, purpose built Global Head Office in Collingwood.

As part of the Supply Chain Projects and Strategy team, the Supply Chain Project Coordinator will be responsible for leading the coordination and facilitation of multiple supply chain initiatives, managing projects across the entire supply chain function, including logistics, planning, manufacturing, technical and quality, looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the board.

In this role, you will provide oversight and governance on product changes allocated by the Supply Chain Project Delivery Manager, defining scope and resource requirements, manage timelines, whilst engaging and managing the appropriate stakeholders on delivery timing and risks.

Examples of what your day might look like:

• Be responsible for leading the coordination and facilitation of operational projects under the supervision of the Project Delivery Manager, including clear communication of requirements for the various cross functional teams.

• Drive delivery of project timelines, including tracking key project milestones through project management software (monday.com), adhering to Aesop’s Stage & Gate governance model, preparing Project Briefs and Pre-read materials (and other materials as needed) for relevant gate meetings.

• Under the direction of the Project Delivery Manager, establish scope and objectives, and define required resources (people, process and funding) of allocated Supply Chain based projects.

• Create and manage timelines for delivery of projects, using the existing frameworks, ensuring high adherence to milestones and goals.

• Ensure that suitable risk assessment & contingency planning takes place and is communicated and agreed upon by all stakeholders and is acted upon as necessary to keep the projects on track.

What we are looking for

• Project management/delivery experience

• Ideally functional experience in Supply Chain (either planning, logistics, quality, manufacturing or R&D)

• Someone who is organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects

• Influencing skills / stakeholder management skillset

• Strong process / workflow skills

• An exceptional communicator, with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholder groups

• Above all, a passion for all things Supply Chain

What’s on Offer

At Aesop, we believe that the best people drive our business to continued success and so we take a holistic approach to employment, promoting employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering, matched giving programs. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements (we value work-life balance)

• Flexible Fridays (summer hours)

• Generous product discount of up to 50% & complimentary product allocation

• Hybrid work model, we balance office-based in-person collaboration with remote working

• Team lunches, sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations

• Parental leave and vaccination leave

• Individual training budget - strong focus on Learning and Development – access to the entire LinkedIn training library suite, and funded training programs

• Home office set-up reimbursements

• Short term incentive bonus programs to reward performance for applicable roles

• Access to Employee Assistance Program along with other wellbeing offerings including a complimentary Headspace subscription

• View our benefits/policies and the great work we do through Work180

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact our TA team on talentacqusition@aesop.com.