Transport Planner - Supply Chain Management

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.

Grow your career with a global retailer as a Technician (nightshift) within our National Supply Chain Management team at ALDI Australia, based in Minchinbury. This is a full-time permanent position reporting to the Team Leader - National 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? 

• Support the Transportation Management team
• Utilise vehicle routing software ‘Route Planner’ and associated applications to carry out orders
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for effective planning and execution
• Ensure efficient flow of incoming and outgoing stakeholder correspondence and information
• Monitor and respond to any changes, issues, and queries
• Troubleshoot and resolve changes and/or problems to ensure smooth execution of transport plans
• Use initiative to control, manage and continually improve the quality and efficiency of work
• Present recommendations to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure the efficient processing of information/data and support across all job functions

What do we need from you?

• Demonstrated experience within Logistics operations highly regarded
• Understanding of different vehicle types (i.e. B-doubles or rigid vehicles)
• Experience with the ‘Route Planner’ software highly regarded
• Ability to problem solve and present productive solutions
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Demonstrated experience in data and information analysis
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

What’s in it for you?

• Transparent tiered salary range of $77,400 - $89,100 including super, plus penalties on top
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
• Enjoy the flexibility of work from home options
• 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
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• 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)
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and more