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.

**Your new role**:

- 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 allocation accuracy.
- 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

**About you**:

- Professional work experience in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
- Ability to work collaborativley with external stakeholders.
- 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.
- Ability to investigate and analyse challenges and offer solutions.
- A desire for continued personal development.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain systems such as SAP/Demand Planning systems/TMS/WMS/Portals etc. (desirable)

**What you'll get in return**:

- Starting salary from £36,080 - £42,135
- 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 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.