If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!
This role is a 23-month FTC.
Your New Role
* As we embark on a global move to SAP S/4HANA and TM transport planning, you’ll be an essential player in our mission (experience with SAP / S/4HANA is desirable)
* Own the planning of transport routes for Aldi-managed freight across our 11 GB and 2 IE regions, helping roll out and streamline operations as we deliver ambitious targets
* Establish and monitor freight agreements and transportation links to fuel our ever-growing network
* Dive deep into financial invoices, ensuring precision in every detail.
* Analyse data on financial spend, volume, and capacity to forecast future needs and enhance operational effectiveness
* Keep pushing the envelope; simplify processes, boost efficiencies, and challenge the status quo
* Share your expertise by training and upskilling fellow team members as the department flourishes
* Collaborate across all levels of the business, maintaining strong internal and external partnerships
* Identify best practices for the future, unlocking innovative ways to enhance our operations
* Manage key events such as RDC launches and support the overarching department strategy
* Work with various business functions within Aldi to meet our ambitious goals effectively
About You
* Transport/Supply Chain/Logistics experience
* Demonstrate ability to design and implement solutions effectively
* Experience in managing external providers
* Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
* Managing priorities, aligning them with business needs seamlessly
* Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
* Passionate about technology while keeping a keen focus on customer and business need
* Experience in data analysis
* You have a desire for continuous personal development and are adaptable when workload demands fluctuate
What You’ll get in Return
* Salary starting £37,545 rising to £43,840
* Working Pattern - 5 days per week, Monday to Sunday, between 8am and 6pm. Shifts are rota'd in advance and will be an 8 hour working day. Shift times may vary depending on business needs 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
* Pension scheme
* Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
* Company sick pay scheme
* Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
* 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
*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship
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
Salary description
£37545.00 - £43840.00 per year