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Your New Role
- Â Responsibility of the operational execution, creation and monitoring of Special Buy purchase orders for Aldi DCs and subsequent distribution to Stores.
- Monitoring Special Buy purchase orders throughout the Supply Chain to ensure that both Stores and DCs receive the right product in the right place, at the right time.
- Planning and managing allocations to ensure Stores receive the correct volumes of every Special Buy.
- Monitoring and actioning reports within the relevant area of responsibility, such as On Sale Date performance.
- Managing day-to-day service level of Suppliers and discussing any Supplier performance issues with relevant internal stakeholders so issues do not persist.
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of the business. Daily communication with internal departments internally such as Supply Planning, Buying, Forecasting.
- Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
- Plan and execute business-wide replenishment strategies and proactively adjust based on changing market conditions at Store, Regional and National level.
- Being the primary contact for all stakeholders for any Special Buy related queries and resolution support
- Daily usage of SAP Application, Master Data, Tableau, and other analytic applications.
About You
- Demonstrate understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
- Professional work experience in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
- Confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels.
- Ability to adapt quickly to change, managing change effectively and with a positive attitude, whether this be last minute changes to Special Buy dates or changes and improvements within SAP.
- 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.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel and Word.
- Taking ownership and accountability of their area of responsibility.
Desirable
- Supply Chain department experience.
- Highly experienced in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain systems (SAP, Demand Planning systems/TMS/WMS/Portals etc.)
- Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Demonstrate ability to design and implement solutions effectively.
What You’ll get in Return
- Salary starting £36,625 rising to £42,270
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 day 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 pay after 1 year
- 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)
* You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
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!
*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship
