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.

As part of this role you will be a key contact between our Distribution Centres and our 3PL account leads. This will include feeding back key datasets to ensure we’re holding 3PLs to account as well as offering insight into where we could further improve our service to Regions.
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:

System expert in our new Transportation Management system SAP TM
Run the optimisation and checking of our Freight Orders, requiring an advance understanding of our Domestic Inbound Supply Chains
Monitoring the execution of Freight Orders and being a key liaison between the system and our 3PL account leads
Have an advanced understanding of our end to end AHEAD processes
Support in the maintenance and creation of Freight Agreements with SAP TM
Creation and essential maintenance of the transportation network within SAP TM
Supporting the Logistics Supplier Management team with managing and controlling key 3PL relationships in line with KPIs, contractual obligations and day to day operations.
Management and control of multiple Supply Chain projects and tasks, working with Buying, RDC’s and suppliers to deliver to agreed timeframes.
Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of business.
Suggesting 3PL process developments and continual improvements
Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.
Working with other business functions within Aldi to ensure that SAP TM is functioning as efficiently as possible

About You:

Supply Chain work experience OR a graduate with a degree in any of the following – Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Maths, Economics or any other Supply Chain or Logistics degree
3PL experience
Demonstrate understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel and Word and confident to explore and develop our SAP systems
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
Flexible and resilient when workload demands it
Organised, problem solving, computer literate, excellent time management, change management
Detail oriented

What you’ll get in Return

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!