We have a message to get out: We’re growing. We're charting an aggressive growth course to become one of the top 3 grocery retailers in the US. That’s why we need dedicated people to navigate the supply chain challenges. As we expand, this is your chance to join a team where your hard work is guaranteed to make a difference. The objective of this role is to manage and administer ALDI Supply Chain programs by economically securing product for the business, which in turn, promotes the company’s objectives of maximizing sales and controlling expenses. In addition, the position will assist with the advancement of numerous Supply Chain initiatives in accordance with company guidelines.

This role will focus on managing ALDI Finds and ensuring efficient PO placement while tracking late POs, maintaining effective communication with suppliers, and collaborating closely with the transportation management team. The ideal candidate will also be involved in master data screening, handling diversions, managing MyBulletin communications, and troubleshooting warehouse receiving issues.

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: Naperville, IL
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.

• Supports direct leader in implementation of the Supply Chain Management strategy.
• Assists with testing of new procedures and systems.
• Communicates effectively with divisions, vendors, other internal and external parties, maintaining positive stakeholder relationships. 
• Provides general administration, word processing and data entry support.
• Prioritizes own tasks, takes responsibility for results, and uses escalation paths if needed.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years 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.