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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.

Do you want to be part of the UKs fastest growing Retailer?

In our Freight Execution and Freight Settlement (FEFS) team in the National Supply Chain Management department, you will have the key responsibility of planning and executing our Domestic Inbound Freight. You will ensure our in house optimiser has created the most effective transportation plan enabling us to deliver stock to our Distribution Centre in an efficient manner.

You will be an essential part of Aldi’s journey to experimenting new supply chains whilst maintaining our best in class service levels.

As part of this role you will be a key contact between our Distribution Centers and our 3PL account leads. This will include feeding back key datasets to ensure we’re holding 3PLs to account as well as offering insight into where we could further improve our service to Regions.

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:

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  System expert in our new Transportation Management system SAP TM
• Run the optimisation and checking of our Freight Orders, requiring an advance understanding of our Domestic Inbound Supply Chains
• Monitoring the execution of Freight Orders and being a key liaison between the system and our 3PL account leads
• Have an advanced understanding of our end to end AHEAD processes
• Support in the maintenance and creation of Freight Agreements with SAP TM
• Creation and essential maintenance of the transportation network within SAP TM
• Supporting the Logistics Supplier Management team with managing and controlling key 3PL relationships in line with KPIs, contractual obligations and day to day operations.
• 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.
• Suggesting 3PL process developments and continual improvements
• Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
• Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.
• Working with other business functions within Aldi to ensure that SAP TM is functioning as efficiently as possible

About You:

• GCSEs or Equivalent
• Supply Chain work experience OR a graduate with a degree in any of the following - Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Maths, Economics or any other Supply Chain or Logistics degree
• 3PL experience
• Demonstrate understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel and Word and confident to explore and develop our SAP systems
• 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
• Flexible and resilient when workload demands it
• Organised, problem solving, computer literate, excellent time management, change management
• Detail oriented

What you’ll get in Return

• Starting salary from £34,690 rising to £40,510
• 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)

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.

If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!