National Buying Analyst Atherstone, England
Job description
Our buying teams - if it's possible - have to move even quicker than the rest of the business.
And they have to keep ahead of our customers too: second-guessing what they want and need before they do. As a Buying Analyst you will bring your experience of the grocery retail industry to deep dive into market data, and provide high level insight to senior management and the buying teams to deliver competitive advantage. Your recommendations and ideas will help shape department strategies to maintain our success.
We do things our own 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 to keep on top of that wave, our buying teams have to do something pretty special to keep our customers coming back for more.
We want to deliver products of the same, or higher, quality than the leading brand - in whatever market we’re operating in. It’s working a treat so far: our own-label products are winning awards left, right and centre.
The Quality Assurance team are a huge part of this success. They develop tools that allow internal and external partners to assess products in a truly consistent and objective way – no matter the food or drink. We also investigate any customer concerns or issues. All in all, QA is a challenging and very important part of our business!
As a Quality Assurance Data Analyst you will be essential for helping the department to achieve its goal. With your help, we will be empowered to make data driven decisions to help drive us forward.
We are looking for a candidate who is excellent at Excel and can work within a team to deliver business solutions.
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
Assist in analysing and documenting business targets, results, systems, and processes- Provide ongoing reporting of metrics to report department performance in the form of a KPI Scorecard
- Triangulate data to validate and support project activities
- Prepare and submit reports and forecasts
- Utilise data visualisation tools to effectively communicate business insights
- Design and implement tools to support QA Initiatives
- Manage the efficient and accurate flow of information with internal/external parties, ensuring an ongoing understanding of current issues and proposing/taking action where required
- Actively manage your area of responsibility by using initiative and suggesting ways of improving processes and systems for greater efficiency
- Assist the team in preparation of reports, presentations, and QA materials
- Act as a liaison between Stakeholders and the QA department
About You
Experienced in data manipulation, interrogation, and presentation of business performance- Previous experience in the preparation of senior level reports
- Experience of analysing data within a retail setting
- Expert in Microsoft Excel with the ability to perform VLOOKUP, Macros, Pivot tables and data manipulation
- Experience with all Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure
- Can deliver solutions autonomously with using high levels of initiative and proactivity
- Ability to prepare written materials to meet purpose and desired audience
- Think critically and analytically with excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What You’ll get in Return
Salary starting from £44,560 rising to £48,910- 5-day/40-hour week, working Monday- Friday, with the opportunity for remote working 2 days per week.
- Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- In office flexi-time.
- Full training provided.
- Pension Scheme
- Private employee medical insurance after 4 years.
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay after 2 years.
- Long service rewards.
- Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
- Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!
