Supply Chain Buying Assistant

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As one of the UK’s leading supermarkets we’re always striving to do better in everything we do, and our supply chain is a big part of that. That’s why we’re on the lookout for a well organised Supply Chain Buying Assistant to join the National Buying Team at our Head Office in Atherstone.

Working with internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will have brilliant communication skills, be able to complete tasks in line with agreed timeframes and manage a number of different projects at the same time. This role will also involve working collaboratively with the Buying and Logistics departments as well as Regional Distribution Centres (RDC) and suppliers, to ensure that the journey of our products from supplier to RDCs and onto our Stores and customers runs as smoothly as possible.

If you’re always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and control of the inbound supply chain working with Buying, suppliers, Logistics and RDCs to deliver to agreed timeframes and KPIs.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers to improve their supply chain efficiencies including planning of production and distribution into the RDCs.
• Management of supplier KPI adherence.
• Responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of sales forecast data being delivered to the supply base.
• Maintain supplier availability throughout the year with particular focus on Christmas and other key events.
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of business.
• Continuous improvement within the role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
• Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.
• Assist Buying by monitoring supplier performance through inbound stock management and reporting.

Skills required:

• Educated to GCSE/A Level or equivalent.
• Educated to degree level is desirable.
• Demonstrate understanding of supply chain management.
• Previous experience within logistics and supply chain management.
• Experience within a supply chain department is desirable.
• Confident individual that has the ability to communicate both in written and verbal forms.
• Able to create professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels both within and outside of the business.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify and manage priorities.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, conflicting deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Innate curiosity; always striving to improve and simplify processes and ensure consistency wherever possible.
• Ability to multi-task, be pro-active and work on own initiative, working both in a team and independently.
• Ability to design and implement solutions effectively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of supply chain systems (demand planning systems/TMS/WMS/Portals etc.) is desirable.
• Ability to investigate and analyse a challenge and offer a solution.
• A desire for continued personal development.
• Flexible and resilient when workload demands it.

Benefits:

• Salary starting from £32,075 rising to £37,455.
• 5-day/40-hour week, working Monday- Friday.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Full training provided.
• Company pension after 4 years.
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay after 2 years.
• Long service rewards.
• A variety of Aldi Perks including bike to work scheme, discounted gym passes, accommodation, travel, cinema and family day out tickets.

Please submit all applications as soon as possible.