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.
The candidate will be a highly driven and process-oriented individual who has experience working within a fast-paced supply chain environment. They will be focused on delivering the highest level of service to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the advancement of the current supply chain strategy. Preferred relevant experience includes domestic and/or international freight solution design, although this is not mandatory.
The Supply Chain Data Assistant will be accountable for investigating and nominating solutions when compared against a Suppliers’ existing solution as well as designing new solutions for routes to market. The candidate will utilise a suite of options to design the optimum inbound supply chain and use commercial and strategic logic and reasoning to provide a holistic recommendation.
Excellent attention to detail and time management of the day-to-day workload will be essential to achieving the teams’ key performance indicators (KPIs). It is vital to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent alignment to the NSCM strategy.
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:
- Analysing, challenging and proposing alternative solutions to existing Supply Chains for ALDI’s Suppliers
- Designing and building new Supply Chain solutions for ALDI’s Suppliers
- Analysis of complex data and commercial factors in order to provide balanced and resilient solutions
- Developing and maintaining constructive working relationships with external partners
- Performing administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving invoices, presenting to the wider management or Director team and aiding in the making of key business decisions.
- Maintaining and developing relationships with Logistics Service providers (LSPs) in order to maximise operational efficiency
- Negotiating costs on inbound transport rates to remain competitive in the market
- Close liaison with the NSCM Operational team to ensure strategic alignment
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to collaborate and consult on critical business matters
- Identifying ways to secure the resilience of supply chain operations
- Developing ways to improve supply chain performance in the future in accordance with anticipated external challenges
- Identifying ways of generating cost and efficiency savings through the development of new processes and practices
- Keep updated with market changes and react to maintain supply chain operational performance
- Wider responsibilities such as attending team meetings and meetings to help determine the direction of the team and wider business
- Continuously update knowledge and understanding by attending regular training on various topics
About you:
- Articulate and numerate.
- Clear communication skills across all levels of the business
- GCSEs / A-Levels or equivalent
- Experience working in a logistics or supply chain role
- A good working knowledge of international supply chains and freight shipment management
- Computer literate including strong office skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Outlook.
- Ability to interpret and perform analysis on numerical data
What you'll get inreturn
- 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!
