Supporting the team, you will take responsibility for managing third party logistics providers to maximise the availability of our products into the distribution centres and stores.
In conjunction with key stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering a high quality and cost efficient inbound supply chain both through operational and project management. You will be working as part of a growing and developing supply chain team, looking for continuous improvement within your role to simplify processes and maximise efficiencies.
We do things our way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. And without our National Supply Chain team, there'd simply be no products in those stores.
In conjunction with key stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering a high quality and cost efficient inbound supply chain both through operational and project management. You will be working as part of a growing and developing supply chain team, looking for continuous improvement within your role to simplify processes and maximise efficiencies.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today!
Your new role
- Management and control of multiple Supply Chain projects and tasks, working with Buying, RDC’s and suppliers to deliver to agreed timeframes.
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of business.
- Management and control of Logistics service providers performance, KPI’s, development and continual improvements, ensuring availability of product into the RDCs from suppliers.
- Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
- Responsible for the processing and tracking of quotes, invoicing and other administrative duties as required.
- Deliver successful Christmas and key events.
- Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.
About you
- GCSEs / A-Levels or Equivalent
- Supply Chain work experience OR a recent graduate with a degree in any of the following - Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Maths, Economics or any other Supply Chain or Logistics degree.
- Demonstrate understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business.
- Ability to manage a varied workload, conflicting deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
- Organisational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities.
- Innate curiosity; always striving to improve and simplify processes and ensure consistency wherever possible.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to multi-task, be pro-active and work on own initiative, working both in a team and independently.
- Ability to investigate and analyse a challenge and offer a solution.
- A desire for continued personal development.
- Flexible and resilient when workload demands it.
- Organised, problem solving, computer literate, excellent time management, change management.
What you will get in return
- Starting salary from £33,035 rising to £38,580.
- 5-day/40-hour week, working Monday- Friday, with the opportunity for remote working 2 days per week.
- Holidays - 25 Days plus Bank Holiday
- Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
- Pension Scheme
- In-Office flexi time
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay after 2 years.
- Long service rewards.
- Aldi Perks - Bike to work scheme, discounted gym membership, shopping and travel discounts & many more.
If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!