Merchandising Assistant

ALDI • Naperville, IL

198d • $27 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

National Buying Services is the department dedicated to acquiring the goods that our ALDI customers count on. Beyond working to secure quality products at the lowest possible prices through our Buying and support teams (Administration, Pricing, Merchandising, Quality Assurance and more), our teams ensure we are providing the best value and quality in everything we do.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Merchandising, Business or a related field required.
• Associate's Degree in Architectural Interior Design preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Experience in AutoCAD and/or SmartSpace preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of merchandising practices.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with external service providers as required and directed by their direct leader.
• Liaises with internal stakeholders including National Buying Services teams as directed by their direct leader.
• Ensures that all store layouts follow established merchandising principles.
• Develops, builds, and maintains accurate store set databases ensuring all layouts, templates and tiering are up to date and live in the database at all times.
• Develops, builds, and maintains store layouts utilizing the SmartSpace software in line with business deadlines.
• Ensures all store layouts are updated based on company initiatives and deadlines throughout the year.
• Develops and maintains an extended knowledge of the greater National Buying Services and Operations Department to maximize efficiency in store layout development.
• Coordinates with divisions to ensure store layouts are kept up-to-date and accurate.
• Coordinates annual store layouts audits with divisions and ensuring that established store layout adjustments processes are followed.
• Takes ownership of store layout files and ensures relevant timelines are adhered to.
• Actively manages their area of responsibility by taking initiative, suggesting ways of improving systems for greater efficiency and not back-delegating.
• Provides general secretarial service to their direct leader, including word processing and common software applications.
• Maintains their direct leader's diary and is aware of their movements.
• Provides cover within team, where necessary.
• Performs all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of employee and company sensitive data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-Time position
• Starting Wage: $27.75 per hour
• Wage Increases: Year 2 - $28.75 | Year 3 - $29.75 | Year 4 - $30.75
• 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: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree