Manager Supply Chain

ALDI • Batavia, IL

241d • $142,500 - $160,000 • Remote

About The Position

We have a message to get out: we're growing. Fast. ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation and we are on course to become the third-largest U.S. 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. Working as a Manager Supply Chain allows you to make a real impact within National Services and across the organization! Our National Supply Chain teams ensure ALDI remains one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation. By applying your operational knowledge, developed expertise and leadership skills, you will join a team determined to maximize sales and profitability through projects that consider market, qualitative and commercial factors. As a Manager Supply Chain, you will take on projects to enhance supply chain initiatives, which include but are not limited to international transportation, carrier relations, accounts payable, category planning, forecasting, replenishment, network planning, supply chain design or performance monitoring/analytics to optimize sales growth and profitability. Are you ready to apply your operational knowledge to keep our business evolving? If so, the Manager Supply Chain role is the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in business and retail operations required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Decides and approves equipment and material purchases according to the authority level and subsequently advises the direct leader.
• Decides on contracts within the scope of their responsibilities and in alignment with the direct leader.
• Ensures the training, development, and performance of their team's staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives.
• Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team's staff positions.
• Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure mutual understanding of desired results.
• Understands the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Works closely with other senior members of staff and subject matter experts to develop and contribute to speeches, presentations, videos and other communication materials relevant to current business opportunities.
• Communicates relevant information and knowledge across multiple departments to help drive and develop sales and profitability for the business.
• Supports crisis communications.
• Reports any significant changes in their area of responsibility to their direct leader, with recommendations of action to be taken.
• Consults with direct leader in terms of dismissal, transfer, promotion and suspension of employees.
• Consults with leadership on the development of their team's strategy.
• Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate.
• Liaises with applicable areas of the business to ensure timely and efficient communication flow.
• Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization.
• Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to leadership.
• Participates in special committees as required to establish best practices and business consistency.
• Anticipates, mediates and deescalates conflicts proactively.
• Checks and approves the expense sheets of their employees.
• Provides coverage for colleagues where necessary.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for their area of responsibility and ensures that all documentation in their area is archived and disposed of properly.
• Ensures accurate and appropriate correspondence is treated in the strictest confidence.
• Checks the payroll of staff in his/her area of responsibility.
• Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements.
• Serves as the primary link between their team's staff and leadership to ensure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement.
• 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.

Benefits

• Full-Time position
• Starting Salary: $142,500
• Salary Increases: Year 2 - $150,000 | Year 3 - $160,000
• Eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, allowing remote work up to 3 days per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree