Do you want a role that combines high-impact logistics ownership with continuous improvement?
As an Inbound Haulier Management Lead within Aldi’s National Supply Chain Management team, you will own and manage key haulier relationships to ensure Aldi Specialbuys are delivered on time to stores—ensuring lowest cost to serve whilst achieving excellent service levels.
You will maintain our SAP Transport Management system, work closely with colleagues tendering freight solutions, and lead the response to unexpected supplier/operational challenges through tight execution monitoring. This role is critical to delivering our targets to convert products into Aldi-managed inbound operations at scale.
This role is a 18‑month FTC
Your New Role
* Own and manage haulier relationships in line with KPIs, service commitments, and contract obligations
* Maintain lowest cost to serve while protecting service and availability (Specialbuys always on time)
* Maintain and operate SAP Transport Management processes and system readiness to support inbound execution
* Partner with colleagues to tender and contract freight solutions, supporting selection of hauliers/frameworks based on business needs
* Monitor inbound execution closely, resolving issues quickly to protect delivery performance
* Lead day-to-day coordination with stakeholders (internal teams, RDCs, buyers, suppliers) to deliver agreed timelines
* Manage freight escalations and high-profile launches, prioritising effectively across competing demands
* Drive process improvements to simplify ways of working, improve reliability, and increase efficiency
* Identify opportunities to improve governance, controls, and performance reporting for inbound freight
* Support delivery of key departmental priorities and events (including peak periods such as Christmas)
Personal Attributes
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable leading conversations with hauliers and internal stakeholders
* Able to juggle competing priorities, manage high volumes of unexpected issues, and stay focused on service outcomes
* Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills
* Proactive and resilient, with a detail-oriented, solution-focused mindset
* Curious and continuously improvement driven—focused on simplifying processes and delivering consistency
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
* Comfortable investigating issues, analysing performance, and implementing practical improvements
* Flexible and reliable in a fast-paced environment; can work independently and as part of a team
About You
Experience in the following areas
* Supply Chain
* Managing haulier relationships
* Maintaining and operating SAP Transport Management
* Communicating with tenders and managing contract freight solutions
* External stakeholder relationship building/ management
* Manage freight escalations and high-profile launches
* Able to prioritise multiple tasks
* Cost management
* Highly organised
* Proficient in Excel and Word
What You’ll get in Return
* Salary starting £37,545 rising to £43,840
* Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4pm, with the opportunity of 2 day a week remote working (Moving to 1 day remote working from January 2027)
* 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* In office flexi-time
* Full training provided
* Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
* 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)
You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
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.
Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship
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