Summary £35,200 - £44,000* per annum | 12-month fixed term contract | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. Were curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.
Just like you.
Our growing Supply Chain department are looking for a confident and motivated Supply Chain Officer on a 12-month fixed term contract to join the busy and fast-paced Logistics Administration (EK Log) Team. You will bring a proactive and creative approach to solving problems by following our international procedures. This role offers you a high level of responsibility and the opportunity to be involved in and influence the coordination of the logistics process.
You will liaise with Lidl Head Quarters in Germany, various Head Office Departments as well as stakeholders in our Regional Supply Chain teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join an area paramount to ensuring the successful delivery of stock to our regional distribution centres and lastly to our stores.
Please be aware, should this Temporary Assignment have the potential to go permanent, the colleague on the Temporary Assignment will have first-refusal of the role (provided measures have been met).
What you'll do Liaising with internal Head Office colleagues, international logistics departments and regional Supply Chain teams
Preparing, consolidating and checking national orders prior to sending them to our International team
Dealing with delivery issues with regards to stock imported to the UK
Updating and maintaining reports, logs and spreadsheets
First point of contact between UK & Germany for international logistic related questions (ad-hoc requests)
Troubleshooting and resolving logistics issues
Providing support to our Account department and Buying related to invoice enquiries
Pro-active actions to improve regional availability of products and write offs
Attending weekly meetings with sub teams in the Supply Chain Head Office to discuss availability of products and report on outstanding International loads
Building a good relationship with national hauliers whilst dealing with their ad-hoc queries
What you'll need Excellent English language both written and spoken is essential
Proven administration experience with exemplary organisational skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines is essential
Pro-active with a confident, can do attitude
Used to working to schedules and deadlines with the ability to accommodate last minute requests with ease and efficiency
Highly focused with an eye for detail
Intermediate level of MS Excel/Google Sheets is essential
Previous experience in a supply chain, logistics or stock controlling related role is desirable
Degree education is desirable
German language would be advantageous but not essential
What you'll receive 30 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Enhanced family leave
Pension scheme
Plus, more of the perks you deserve
*Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting Allowance
Youre Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If youre ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
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