Supply Chain Manager - Technical Project Management

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.

Where people choose to buy their groceries is a personal choice, that we at ALDI value. Imagine using your expertise and your understanding in Supply Chain, to help ALDI shape the future of our warehouse operations, utilizing advance negotiation skills to procure best in class material handling equipment, manage vendor deliverables and performance requirements, and generate internal stakeholder support with a robust future supply strategy. ALDI is one of the fastest growing retailers in the US, where the ideal candidate for this role would be looking to apply their technical expertise on a national scale, working with next-generation technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams on a nationally and internationally basis.

As a Supply Chain Manager (Technical Project Management), you will be responsible for driving forward key strategic initiatives in support of future proofing the ALDI supply chain model and operational landscape. Leveraging your project management experience and technical knowledge to continue the successful sourcing, negotiation, and execution of projects is what we seek. The ideal candidate for this role is someone that is looking to work independently when needed, collaborate with others to seek solutions, and willing to present your findings to leadership. With a thriving organization like ours, this can make for a rewarding career.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $142,500
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $150,000 | Year 3 - $160,000
Work Location: Naperville, IL
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.

• Provide technical interpretation and expertise, as required; ensure adherence to policies, procedures, government regulations, and customer specifications; ensure the documentation of project/program activities and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional teams; establish and communicate project / program schedules, objectives, priorities, and targets.
• Ensure attainment of project/program schedules, budgets, procedures, and revenues by developing and monitoring the budget and approval process.
• Ensure the proper systems integration by overseeing the development of systems integration and systems assurance test plans and procedures, reviewing test results.
• Keep Senior Management informed on project/program status by creating and maintaining written reports on project/program status, tests, costs, issues, and performance to establish targets on a regular basis, making presentations.
• 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.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the role.
• Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports.
• Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.
• Conflict management skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• 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.

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:

• Local travel required.
• Up to 10%.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.