Who’s driving the success of one of the largest grocers and fastest growing retailers in the nation? Our National Real Estate Equipment Team. National Equipment supports the continued growth of Aldi through end-to-end management of new store equipment. Team members are responsible for purchasing millions of dollars of equipment and material annually to meet our nationwide store development goals. This team works with internal parties and external vendors to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will have purchasing and project management experience and is comfortable managing multiple projects at once. Experience with Microsoft Excel and SAP - Ariba is preferred. **Position Type:** Full-Time **Starting Wage:** $26.00 per hour **Wage Increases:** Year 2 - $26.75 | Year 3 - $27.75 | Year 4 - $28.75 **Work Location:** Dublin, OH This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week). **Duties and Responsibilities:** Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Review store specifications and work with project managers, architects, and vendors to determine appropriate equipment packages. • Place purchase requisitions in SAP Ariba for all equipment and confirm receipt with vendors. • Track the status of hundreds of equipment items across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining delivery dates based on fluctuating construction schedules. • Coordinate logistics and on-time delivery with suppliers, general contractors, and internal teams. • Receive equipment into the system manage invoicing ensuring accurate accounting and on-time payment. • Manage all equipment-related communication between internal and external teams. • Think critically to provide solutions for capacity, logistics, delivery, and invoicing issues as needed. • Work directly with construction project managers, district managers, and other internal teams prepare stores for opening by ensuring the right equipment is shipped to the right location at the right time. • Cooperates and interacts effectively with ALDI personnel and outside parties through ongoing communication and the exchange of information. • Works cooperatively with the National Real Estate Office, leaders, co-workers, District Managers, Construction Managers, and store and warehouse employees to generate teamwork and efficiency. • Effectively communicates information on behalf of leadership, including written and verbal communications. • Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility. • Communicates with internal and external auditors, as necessary. • Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility. • Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department, both in digital and hardcopy forms, as required, and ensures items are archived and disposed of per Company guidelines. • Creates reports as required to provide information for management decision-making. • Performs general office support and administrative assistance as needed. • Utilizes ALDI enterprise software systems such as Ariba and SharePoint. • Creates all shelving and graphic layouts to divisional teams as well as place all orders for shelving and graphics. • Analyzes and consolidates information from store construction plan sets to make ordering decisions. • Serves as backup assistant, as designated by their direct leader, to ensure proper coverage of necessary responsibilities. • Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader. • Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information. • Other duties as assigned. **Job-specific Competencies:** Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. • Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently. • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. • Establishes goals and works toward achievement. • Effective time management; maximizes productivity. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Knowledge of computer components and their function relative to the overall operations of personal computers. • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Proficient in typing and data entry. • Ability to utilize computer programs including AIS, AWS, SAP, Store Data, AREP, and SharePoint. **Education and Experience:** • High School Diploma / GED. • A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience Required. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. **Physical Requirements:** • Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. • Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. **Travel:** • Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks. ALDI offers **competitive wages and benefits,** including: + 401(k) Plan + Company 401(k) Matching Contributions + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + PerkSpot National Discount Program In addition, **eligible employees** are offered: + Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance + Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays + Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay + Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay + Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance + Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance + Voluntary Term Life Insurance Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer (https://careers.aldi.us/benefits) _ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law._