Supply Chain Assistant - 3PL Key Account Lead

Step into a leadership position where YOU own the relationship with our critical third-party logistics (3PL) partners. This is your chance to lead from the front, ensuring Aldi continues to set the gold standard in market-leading service levels and product availability — all while securing the most competitive costs in the industry.

As the 3PL Key Account Lead, you'll be the go-to expert and trusted negotiator, shaping our supply chain strategy for the future while managing day-to-day operations that keep our shelves stocked and customers happy. This is more than just a role; it’s a chance to make a tangible impact on Aldi’s success story.

This is your chance to be part of a company that’s not just a leader in retail but a trailblazer in supply chain innovation. At Aldi, your contributions are seen, valued, and rewarded. You'll enjoy a vibrant work culture, opportunities for development, and the satisfaction of playing a critical role in a fast-paced, fast-growing environment.

If you’re excited by the challenge of owning and elevating Aldi's 3PL partnerships to the next level, apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us!

Your New Role

• Command and nurture key 3PL partnerships, ensuring delivery against KPIs, contracts, and operational excellence.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations on contracts, costs, and services to keep Aldi ahead in the market.
• Scout and secure new 3PL relationships, aligning with Aldi’s evolving business needs.
• Drive multiple cross-functional supply chain projects, collaborating with Buying, RDCs (Regional Distribution Centres), and suppliers to hit ambitious deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all business levels.
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives that optimize processes and guarantee seamless product availability.
• Play a key role in delivering peak season successes, including Christmas and other critical events.
• Be an integral part of executing the department’s strategic vision, partnering with teams across Aldi to meet and exceed expectations.

• Supply Chain experience
• Eternal stakeholder relationship building/management
• Retail/Supply Chain/Logistics experience
• Confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels is key.
• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel and Word.
• Ability to investigate and analyse a challenge and offer a solution.
• A desire for continued personal development.
• Flexible and resilient when workload demands it
• Supply Chain department within retailers or 3PL's
• Managing, improving and delivering change in 3PL's
• Demonstrate ability to design and implement solutions effectively
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage external providers
• Strong negotiationand commercial acumen
• Previous background within operational environments including day-to-day management, cost negotiations and contract management
• Knowledge of Supply Chain systems (TWS/WMS/Portals etc.)
• SAP experience

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