National Supply Chain Forecasting & Data Analytics Assistant
Vacancy Specification
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 across the Aldi global network of countries.
You will be instrumental in the use of the new forecasting system, responsible for developing the forecast accuracy and KPIs of specific Stores across the national estate, working closely with other teams in NSCM, National Buying, and Store Operations. As the department 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 data, analysing trends and making recommendations. A confident individual with great communication skills would also be ideally suited to this opportunity.
If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick\-start your career with an award\-winning employer, apply to join \#TeamAldi today!
Your New Role
- Forecasting of Ambient articles at Store level, across Regions
- Data investigation, data maintenance, data representation through intermediate SAP \& excel techniques
- Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies
- Ability to identify gaps in new processes and define new ones as required as well as executing these through to completion
- Internal stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of the business and across departments
- Proficient within SAP
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel
- Confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels.
- 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
- Taking ownership and accountability of their area of responsibility
- Ability to investigate and analyses challenges and offer solutions
- A desire for continued personal development
- Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills
- Previous experience in forecasting or replenishment is desirable
- Starting salary £37,545 rising to £43,840
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:00pm (occasional weekend working may be required during Key Events) with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working (changing to 1 day a week remote working from January 2027\)
- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
- 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, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
- 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\)
- You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
- Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship
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