National Supply Chain Assistant

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.

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 role will be 40 hours per week over 7 days with 2pm to 10pm shift pattern (1 full weekend in 3 off).

**Your New Role**:

- Supporting the deployment of the AHEAD Transportation Solutions for NSCM including SAP TM
- Operating as the Centralised Outbound Planning Team sitting within our NSCM Department working a typical 2pm to 10pm shift with some requirement for night working foreseen in the future - details on interview
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement of all levels of business.
- Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
- Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.
- You will be responsible for delivering a high quality and cost-efficient outbound supply chain Transportation plan daily for one or more Aldi Regions through operational management.

**About You**:

- Demonstrate a strong understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain, especially Transportation Planning
- Working with Distribution centres, outbound transport teams and store delivery teams
- Confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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.
- Project management skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel as required both within GB/IE ALDI Regions

**What You’ll get in Return**:

- Salary starting £36,080 rising to £42,135
- 40 hours per week over 7 days with 2pm to 10pm shift pattern (1 full weekend in 3 off).
- Permanent Contract
- 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 and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity 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.