National Supply Chain Assistant - Sustainability Assistant - Aldi : Job Details

Do you want to be part of the UKs fastest growing Retailer?

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you whilst also giving you the chance to grow and develop in a secure environment?

In the Sustainability role in the National Supply Chain Management department, you will be supporting with the delivery of our Global Sustainability Strategy. You will be responsible for monitoring and measuring progress of internal and external sustainability trials and activities across Aldi UK and Ireland relating to transportation emissions. Particular focus areas of this role include reviewing sustainability activities across the business (from deliveries into our RDCs to store deliveries), efficient flow of information management, colleague engagement and working collaboratively cross functionally to deliver our strategy end to end.  Experience in these areas is not essential but would be desirable. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

• Supporting the National Supply Chain Manager with the delivery of projects to reduce Aldi’s operational environmental impact
• Monitoring projects / trials to deliver carbon reduction across the business
• Align outbound sustainability strategy with inbound sustainability strategy
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of business
• Ensure the efficient and accurate flow of information, with internal and external parties
• Tailor communication of complex information in a clear way that is relevant for the audience
• Positively influence multiple levels of the business to continue to consider sustainability in their decision making
• Proactively develop own knowledge of topics, demonstrating initiative and suggesting ways of reducing operational carbon emissions use
• Monitor market wide technological advances and competitor activity in the relevant areas of Sustainability
• Ensure deadlines are complied with
• Prepare paperwork (Memos, One-Page Business Cases, Approval Documentation) to communicate the team’s work and projects

About You

• Demonstrate understanding of Sustainability and Supply Chain
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload, conflicting deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
• Innate curiosity; always striving to improve and simplify processes and ensure consistency wherever possible
• Ability to multi-task, be pro-active and work on own initiative, working both in a team and independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel and Word
• Ability to investigate, analyse challenges and offer solutions
• Flexibility and resilience across role, due to the everchanging landscape
• Able to positively influence stakeholders to gain buy-in for Sustainability initiatives
• Experience developing and implementing business cases

What You'll Get In Return

• Salary from £36,080 - £42,135
• Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 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.
• 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. 

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!