Supply Chain Replenishment Optimisation Team Leader

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 Team Leader will be accountable for managing and developing the Assistants responsible for store closures, Re-openings and new store openings. They will need to ensure optimal product availability, store capacity and wastage. They will also be responsible in managing the ordering into DC and Store of Key Events (Christmas and Easter).

Management of the day-to-day processes will be essential in achieving the set Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as well as working closely with Aldi’s Regional Distribution Centre’s (RDCs) and Store Operations colleagues to ensure the best offering for our customers.

Occasional weekend work will be required in this role. 

Your New Role

• Leads, manages, develops and trains their team of Assistants and Administrators.
• Assisting in training of new employees.
• To be the Subject Matter Expert for business processes within New Store Openings and Key Events.
• Wider management responsibilities such as attending team meetings and managing meetings to help
• determine the direction of the team and wider business.
• Performing administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, reviewing and analysing reports and data sets.
• Presenting to the wider management or director team and aiding in the making of key business decisions.
• Management and control of the inbound and outbound supply chain; working with Buying, Suppliers,
• Logistics, RDCs and Store Operations to deliver to agreed timeframes and KPIs.
• Maintaining supplier and store availability throughout the year.
• Responsible for managing the stock Replenishment of Christmas and other key events
• Responsible for the successful closure and re-opening of ALDI stores
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of the business.
• Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
• Support the delivery of the department strategies as required.
• Ability to influence and contribute to significant business change.

About You

• Extensive previous experience in SAP forecasting and replenishment solutions.
• Experience of working within a project.
• Experience of managing change whilst Business As Usual (BAU) activity is ongoing.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel and Word.
• Ability to investigate and analyse challenge and offer a solution.
• A desire for continued personal development.
• Adaptable, clear thinking and calm under pressure.
• Good internal and external networking.
• Ability to influence and coach individuals.

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary starting £53,780 rising to £61,950
• 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)

* 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.

 If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!

 *Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship