National Supply Chain Assistant Atherstone, England
Job description
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.
We are on the lookout for an individual with an understanding of supply chain and data analytics or a graduate with a passion for working within supply chain.
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:
- Maintain overall control and responsibility for all demand forecasts for all Key Business Stakeholders
- Supervise large data sets for accuracy and consistency, whilst drawing meaningful conclusions from data trends
- Management and control of multiple supply chain projects and tasks, working with Buying, RDCs, Stores and suppliers to deliver to agreed timeframes.
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of business.
- Management and control of supply chain forecasting processes, KPIs, development and continual improvements, to maximise availability of product into the RDCs from suppliers, and DCs to stores.
- Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
- Deliver successful Christmas and key events.
- Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.
About You:
- Confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels is key.
- Ability to identify data trends and come to meaningful conclusions
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; especially Microsoft Excel.
- Need 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.
What you will get in return:
- Starting salary from £34,690 rising to £42,233
- Monday- Friday 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
- 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!
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
