Supply Chain Project Coordinator II

We have a message to get out: We’re growing. We're 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.

Working as a Supply Chain Project Coordinator II allows you to make a real impact within National Services and across the organization! Our National Supply Chain teams ensure ALDI remains one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation. You will join a team determined to maximize sales and profitability through projects that consider market, qualitative and commercial factors. As a Supply Chain Project Coordinator II, you will take on projects to enhance supply chain initiatives, which include but are not limited to international transportation, carrier relations, accounts payable, category planning, forecasting, replenishment, network planning, supply chain design or performance monitoring/analytics to optimize sales growth and profitability. Are you ready to apply your operational knowledge to keep our business evolving? If so, the Supply Chain Project Coordinator II role is the opportunity for you!

As a Project Coordinator II on the End-to-End team you will have the opportunity to make an impact on projects and topics that provide benefits and improvements throughout the supply chain from assortment to in store operations. This position will be responsible for becoming a process expert in Supply Chain to contribute to project work across our national organizations. This opportunity is for anyone looking to make an impact across the entire ALDI US business.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Batavia, IL (temporarily reporting to 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.

• Informs leader of status and results of assigned tasks and proactively identifies project issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate.

• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.

• Leads projects according to the position’s objectives upon their direct leader’s request.

• Develops and executes plans for small to medium-scale projects.

• Performs research-based projects and small to medium-scale feasibility studies.

• Assists leader in implementation and rollout of large-scale projects.

• Coordinates the involvement of multiple business stakeholders.

• Analyzes working procedures with the objective to identify best practices and improve efficiencies.

• Determines and creates the required project deliverables.

• Ensures projects remain on track and follows-up with key stakeholders as necessary.

• Delivers and facilitates timelines and project content in a confident and professional way.

• 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.

• 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 Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Ability to lead through influence and build relationships quickly. 

• Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assignments, and other interruptions, which may affect pre-established timelines. 

• Ability to recommend, interpret and apply company policies and procedures. 

• Knowledge of business system environments and processing requirements. 

• Understands the strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management or a related field required.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Business or Management required.

• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. 

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.

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.