Naperville, Illinois, USA
6 days ago
Supply Chain Specialist - Strategic Project Management

Here on the Target Supply Chain team, we focus on strategic supply chain and warehouse improvements that future proof our operations. We identify and execute strategic projects that make our network more efficient and allow our business to continue to grow. Many of these projects present a unique opportunity to work on large-scale initiatives that are guaranteed to have an impact on the business.

We work closely with International Supply Chain Management, external consultants, vendors, and other key stakeholders in National Services to collaborate on designing, implementing, and executing plans effectively. Experience in warehouse design, storage implementation, and supply chain processes would be beneficial in this role. As we expand, this is your chance to join a team where your hard work is guaranteed to have an impact.

In this role, you will need to leverage critical thinking skills and produce analyses that provide the business with strategic direction on projects. You will also be responsible for overall project management to ensure projects stay on track by implementing action items from meetings, obtaining necessary information, and effectively managing deadlines.

The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting the organization, execution, and communication of project management functions to drive team initiatives forward. Advanced Excel knowledge is preferred for this role. With a thriving organization like ours, this can make for a rewarding career.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $77,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $80,000 | Year 3 - $85,000 
Work Location: Batavia, IL (Temporary 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.

• Liaises with internal and external parties as required, maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• Supports direct leader with the implementation of the Supply Chain Management strategy.
• Assists with testing of new procedures and systems.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with divisions and external vendors.
• Prioritizes tasks, takes responsibility for results, and uses escalation paths if needed.
• Assists and provides cover for colleagues where necessary.
• Analyzes and interprets data to recommend a proper course of action.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Advanced Excel knowledge, including at least one programming language not to be limited to VBA, R, SQL or Python.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Business 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.

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