Supply Chain Analyst - Strategy and Cost Optimization - ALDI : Job Details

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 charting an aggressive growth course to become one of the top 3 grocery retailers in the US. 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. As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will be responsible for using Coupa, as the modelling platform to provide multiple what if scenarios and summarizing findings in a clear, concise way. The Supply Chain Analyst will work with the other members of the team to do advanced coding and analytics and improving the current methodology for input and output of the data through SQL, VBA, and or Python while working in the optimization tool. The Ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing supplier data, identifying savings in sourcing and transportation costs, making recommendations for supplier award to different distribution centers while maintaining high-quality standards. Candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including National Buying, Logistics, and Operations to ensure effective supplier performance. The candidate will play in integral role in onboarding new categories and identifying nuances of those new categories, as well as further improvements to the current categories through necessary IT channels. With a thriving organization like ours, this can make for a rewarding career.Position Type: Full-TimeStarting Salary: $90,000Salary Increases: Year 2 - $95,000 | Year 3 - $100,000 Current Work Location: Naperville, ILFuture Work Location: Batavia, IL (Anticipated October 2025)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 in implementation of the team strategy.•Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.•Prioritizes tasks, takes responsibility for results, and uses escalation paths if needed.•Provides cover for colleagues where necessary.•Analyzes work processes with the objective of driving efficiency, service levels and cost reduction.•Analyzes and interprets data to recommend a course of action.•Assists with testing of new procedures and systems.•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.•Relay technical findings to functional business in a clear and actionable manner.•Determine which suppliers should be awarded to which divisions based on analysis of data.•Develop and maintain strong relationships with Buyers and internal stakeholders.•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.•Proficient in a wide range of analytical, quantitative, and statistical techniques and tools to derive insights from large, complex data environments.•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. •Extensive experience with analyzing and interpreting data to provide insights preferred.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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