Job Description

Supporting the team, you will take responsibility for managing third party logistics providers to maximise the availability of our products into the distribution centres and stores. In conjunction with key stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering a high quality and cost efficient inbound supply chain both through operational and project management. You will be working as part of a growing and developing supply chain team, looking for continuous improvement within your role to simplify processes and maximise efficiencies. We do things our way at Aldi. But whatever we\'re doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we\'re opening new stores at lightning speed. And without our National Supply Chain team, there\'d simply be no products in those stores.

Do you want to be part of the UKs fastest growing Retailer? Are you looking for a role that will challenge you whilst also giving you the chance to grow and develop in a secure environment? In our Freight Settlement Team in the National Supply Chain Management department, you will have the key responsibility of processing our Inbound and Outbound Freight Invoices ready for payment. You will ensure the invoices received from our Carriers are paid on time and any invoice queries are resolved in an efficient manner. You will have the opportunity to work with our brand new SAP systems which will transform the way our business works across all departments. You will be working as part of a growing and developing National Supply Chain department, looking for continuous improvement within your role to simplify processes and maximise efficiencies. As part of this role you will be a key contact between our National Supply Chain and National Finance teams. This will include feeding back key datasets to ensure we\xe2\x80\x99re paying our Carriers on time as well as offering insight into where we could further improve our processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today! Your New Role

• System expert in our new Freight Settlement processes within our new system SAP TM (training will be provided)
• Processing invoices in both our new SAP TM system as well as legacy systems
• Resolution of invoice queries
• Running of reports to monitor the payment status of invoices
• Updating of reports to share with third parties to enable accurate invoicing
• Involvement in Financial Planning reporting for the National Supply Chain department
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of business
• Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies
• Supporting the delivery of the department strategy as required
• Working with other business functions within Aldi to ensure that SAP TM is functioning as efficiently as possible

Personal Attributes

• Confident with developing systems and comfortable with being a subject matter expert
• Confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels is key
• Need strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business
• Ability to manage a varied workload, conflicting deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
• Organisational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities.
• Innate curiosity; always striving to improve and simplify processes and ensure consistency wherever possible
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task, be pro-active and work on own initiative, working both in a team and independently
• Ability to investigate and analyse a challenge and offer a solution
• A desire for continued personal development
• Flexible and resilient when workload demands it

About You

• Professional work experience in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Change management role or Strategic planning
• Demonstrate an understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain
• Experience of invoice management
• Proficient in Excel, Word and confident to explore and develop our SAP systems

What you\'ll get in Return

• Starting salary from \xc2\xa334,690 rising to \xc2\xa340,510
• Monday- Friday,8am to 4:30pm with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In-Office flexi time
• Full training provided
• Pension Scheme
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay after 2 years
• Long service rewards.
• 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)

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!