A role in the National Supply Chain Replenishment Optimisation Team is a great opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future department and its ways of working. You will gain valuable experience working on a global transformation project and become a real expert at the end of it. You will form relationships with GB/IE colleagues across all domains and also across the Aldi global network of countries.
You will be instrumental in the use of the new Replenishment systems, working closely with other teams with NSCM, National Buying, NIT and Store Operations. As the department and the AHEAD program evolves, so will the role. As such you will require a proactive approach and a high level of multi-tasking and resilience.
The role would require someone confident working with Big Data and investigating trends and making recommendations. Who has experience in using the forecasting modules within SAP in order to maximise the system. A confident individual with great communication skills would also be ideally suited to this opportunity.
Occasional weekend work will be required for this role.
Your New Role
Responsibility for the data validation and creation of Store and/or DC orders
Responsible for ordering for store closures and re-openings, including new store openings
Monitoring the close and opening performance of store closures and re-openings, including new store
openings to ensure optimal availability for our customers
Coordination across multiple internal departments to ensure stores open on time with all stock required
Responsible for the validation of Key Event seasonal Store and/or DC orders (Christmas and Easter) and ensuring the best distribution of stock across our stores to maximise sell-through
Monitoring and reviewing availability, DC pick fulfilment and loss reduction at Store and DC level to propose solutions for ongoing improvement
Data investigation, data maintenance, data representation through advanced excel techniques
Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies
Ability to identify gaps in new processes and define new ones as required as well as executing these through to completion
Daily usage of SAP Application, Master Data, Tableau and other Analytic Applications
Plan and execute business wide replenishment strategies and proactively adjust based on changing market conditions at Store, Regional and National level
Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of the business. Daily communication with internal departments e.g. Forecasting, Buying, IT
About You
Previous experience in SAP forecasting and replenishment solutions
Problem solving skills for identifying supply chain solutions and creating automated solutions
Strong Excel skills
Project management skills
Experience of working within a project
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to proactively work towards challenging deadlines through multitasking and resilience
Confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels.
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
Taking ownership and accountability of their area of responsibility
Ability to investigate and analyses challenges and offer solutions
A desire for continued personal development
What Youll 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)
* Youll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. Were 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 youre looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!
*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship
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