Company Description
ALDI. Good Different.
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 6 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 a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.
It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.
Job Description
Grow your career with a global retailer as a Supply Chain Specialist (Managed Freight) within our National Supply Chain Management team at ALDI Australia, based in Minchinbury. This is a full-time permanent position reporting to the Executive Manager- Supply Chain.
As part of the National Supply Chain Management team, your remit extends beyond day-to-day operations. You'll shape our future by developing and implementing robust supply chain strategies, refining processes and systems, and exploring opportunities to reduce costs and risks. Your pursuit of efficiency, effectiveness, and product availability will ensure ALDI's products and services reach our customers in a timely and cost-effective manner, maintaining our competitive edge.
With the opportunity to make a real difference to real people, ALDI is a place you’ll feel proud to work.
What does the role look like?
- Assist in the development and implementation of the ALDI Managed Freight Programme’s strategy and operations
- Analyse data and processes to determine programme risks and areas of opportunity
- Present ALDI’s supply chain strategy and operational model to business partners globally
- Lead the end-to-end project management of each stage of the Programme
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective programme output
- Analyse cost discrepancies and develop solutions accordingly
- Analyse fluctuations in KPIs and develop actions to increase ALDI’s control of inbound freight
Qualifications
What do we need from you?
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within a supply chain, freight, account management or commercial role
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyse information, develop proposals and deliver solutions
- Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities across internal and external audiences
- Demonstrated ability in applying a solution focused mindset
- Strong project management capabilities
- Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
- Highly professional with a strategic mindset
- SAP TM experience desirable
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
- Transparent tiered salary range of $106,600 - $127,100 including super
- Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
- Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work - up to 2 days work from home a week
- Be part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less.
- Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc
- An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
- Take advantage of complimentary access to free on-site physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
- Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and more
- Opportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move laterally into other roles in the business and embark on international assignments
- Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)
