Executive Manager- Merchandising

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and great opportunities. So, you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and enjoy a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

An exciting opportunity for an Executive Manager - Merchandising has become available within our National Buying department of ALDI stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a 24-month fixed term opportunity.

As a Merchandising Executive Manager, you will lead the Merchandising team, who is responsible for the planning and management of internal space for the vast network of ALDI stores. You will be pivotal in providing project management expertise to ensure the delivery of various Merchandising focused projects.

What does the role look like?

• Lead a number of merchandising related projects to ensure the continual optimisation of space and shopper centric merchandising improvements
• Lead a high-performing team responsible for maintaining floorplans for all new stores and refurbishments, deliver various ad-hoc projects and maintain the floorplan database and reporting
• Make sound, evidence-based recommendations to Directors, (including Merchandising, Real Estate and Store Operations Directors) regarding the strategic use of retail space
• Be responsible for the development and adherence to all macro space planning processes
• Communicate and engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of projects, merchandising trials and BAU tasks
• Liaise with the international Merchandising community to ensure alignment and that a consistent approach to merchandising is applied in all ALDI countries wherever possible

And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.

• Strong people management experience required with exposure to Store Operations highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in project management, process development and execution
• Able to present and make recommendations regarding national rollouts using ROIs to senior management
• A proactive seeker of feedback who fosters personal and team growth through reflection and continuous improvement
• A clear, impactful communicator who informs, inspires, motivates and influences others to drive team success
• An inclusive collaborator who actively consults, resolves conflict as it arises and appreciates alternative perspectives and opinions
• A decision maker who shows ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently, and taking responsibility for results
• A change catalyst who embraces and navigates change with enthusiasm, looks for improvements and effectively supports team members to implement change

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and much more!

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of of $159,000 - $208,800 including Superannuation.

Ready to embark on a good different career? To learn more about what it is like to work at ALDI visit our careers site www.aldicareers.com.au