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Summary

• £48,400 - £64,900 -This isn’t 'turning it on and off again'. This is innovating.

Based in our brand new, state-of-the-art head office in Tolworth, our IT Business Consulting department is looking for a highly motivated, and driven individual to join the team and build a career in a fast paced and international environment.

Our IT department at Lidl GB is continuing to expand and plays a crucial role in our international success. In our Head Office alone, we have over 100 colleagues managing and supporting our solution landscape. Our Business Consulting department are currently looking for a new consultant who will be responsible for the implementation of solutions for our national network of distribution centres.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate IT Business Consultant who will proactively consult, advise on solutions, and manage state-of-the-art projects and systems. You will need to understand the needs of the stakeholders in the logistics department and gather and convert the requirements for potential new technical solutions or optimisations. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow your career working for the largest retailer in Europe.

We have moved to a hybrid working model with a recommended 2 days in the office per week for appropriate Head Office and Regional roles, empowering our teams to choose how and where they work best. We feel it is important that, where possible, we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible and trust our teams to determine the right environments that work most effectively for them.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with business on potential new solutions and improvements to existing solutionsManage projects and co-ordinate tasks within the team at both national and international level
• Provide solutions with the team to the business in a cost-efficient way whilst maintaining security and functionality
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the technical infrastructure as well as components and platforms in use
• Ensure problem and incident management for applicable solutions
• Ensure solution investments and costs are accurately planned in accordance with the annual planning process
• Manage logistics solutions throughout their lifecycle from conception through to retirement
• Ensure excellent working relationships with stakeholders
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to ensure the success and smooth operation of solutions

What you'll need

• Working knowledge of retail/ supply chain/ logistics solutions, including key user level
• Experience of project and stakeholder management
• Good understanding of SQL
• Knowledge of architectural elements, in particular API and microservices is desirable
• The ability to liaise and communicate at both a technical and non-technical level
• An understanding of application security and governance practices is highly beneficial
• Knowledge of SAP EWM desirable
• A strong team mentality and good collaboration ethos
• Comfortable multitasking a diverse portfolio of projects and tasks
• A technical and inquisitive mindset
• Strong ownership of tasks and a keen eye for detail
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Occasional travel to European countries required

What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary from £48,400 - £64,900* (depending on experience) with 35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata). Save for your future with our pension scheme, or save today with a 10% in store discount, plus extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more.

• includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.