National Supply Chain Forecast Analyst (21 month FTC)

We are seeking a detail oriented, strategic and highly motivated Supply Chain Analyst.

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will be responsible for Supply Chain processes and procedures across various departments within the business. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to use their own initiative. 

We do things our own 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 Supply Chain team, there'd simply be no products in those stores.

A role in the National Supply Chain Forecasting Team is a great opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future department and its ways of working. You will gain valuable experience working on a global transformation project and become a real expert at the end of it. You will form relationships with GB/IE colleagues across all domains and also across the Aldi global network of countries. 

You will be instrumental in the use of the new forecasting system, working closely with other teams with NSCM, National Buying, NIT and Store Operations. As the department and the AHEAD program evolves, so will the role. As such you will require a proactive approach and a high level of multi-tasking and resilience.

The role would require someone confident working with Big Data and analysing trends and making recommendations. Who has experience in using the forecasting modules within SAP in order to maximise the system. A confident individual with great communication skills would also be ideally suited to this opportunity. 

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Subject matter expertise
• Data analysis, data maintenance, data representation
• Ability to create business reports
• Ability to identify gaps in the new processes and define new ones as required
• Create PowerPoint presentations to illustrate processes

Business Readiness
• Data cleansing and readiness of existing systems
• Process definition and testing
• Creating training materials
• Planning and delivery of training to business users

Project management
• Ensures deadlines are complied with in area of responsibility
• Provides updates to Deployment Lead
• Reporting of risks, issues and business readiness status 
• Identification of cross domain risks 
• Identifies and communicates project information necessary for senior management decision making
• Supports creation and maintenance deployment project plans
• Supports creation of rollout plans in conjunction with test regions and third parties as required

• Salary starting from £46,345 - £50,870
• 5-day/40-hour week, working Monday- Friday, with the opportunity for remote working 2 days per week. 
• Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
• 5 weeks’ 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 and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity 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
 

You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location.

 Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re 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’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!