Key Events Assistant

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity available for an additional Buying Assistant to join our Seasonal Coordination team.

Working collaboratively across all departments; Regions, Trading, Store Operations, Buying Teams, National Supply Chain and Advertising & Marketing, you will be responsible for managing the efficient and accurate flow of correspondence and information, both incoming and outgoing, with external and internal parties and proposing or taking action where appropriate.

If you’re always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role
Coordination of extensive reporting during Key Events, including analysis of KPI related data such as sell through, promotional activity and inventory levels along with the addition of circumstance-based value
Identification of areas for improvement to maximise the value, accuracy, and timeliness of Key Event reporting
Delivery of performance tracking reports highlighting KPI related risks to Buying, to highlight opportunities for improving commercial success
Determination of forecasting logic applied to inform price change decisions
Collection, evaluation, and manipulation of varied retail data to generate insights, identify trends and recommend strategies to improve departmental KPIs
Efficient consolidation of data from several sources, formatted effectively for analysis
Identification of relevant short and long-term data trends and pro-active initiation of follow up analysis and preparation of business-friendly reports
Understanding and awareness of all relevant commercial drivers (e.g. Product, Price, Promotion, Price Change etc.) and what levers can be pulled to improve commercial performance
Delivery of Key Event training to new starters
Liaising and building strong relationships with Key Stakeholders across the business
Liaising and building strong relationships with our Service Departments to ensure timely delivery and accuracy of information
Monitoring and controlling adherence to all deadlines
Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies
Supporting the delivery of the departmental strategy as required
About You
Previous experience in a Buying role
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good ability to build and maintain relationships
Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail
Able to investigate, analyse and challenge appropriately
Able to manage a varied workload, conflicting deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work individually and as part of a wider team
Positive can-do attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proactive and able to use your initiative
Good Excel and PowerPoint skills
Sound database management experience
Experience of working in a highly commercial environment (e.g. Retail, FMCG)
Self-motivated – must be productive with minimal direction
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment
Excellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of data
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Excellent attention to detail
Proactive in planning to achieve targets and objectives
Respectful of individuals’ views and a positive contributor to a learning environment in which individuals are supported and encouraged to excel
What You’ll get in Return
Salary starting £36,080 rising to £42,125
Monday to Friday, 8:00am 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)

*Please be advised candidates are required to live within 90 minutes of the main office location for this role

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!