Supply Chain Supervisor - Strategy And Cost Optimization

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.
In this role the Supply Chain Supervisor - Strategy and Cost Optimization will be responsible for leading a team in making sourcing recommendations by creating cost scenarios in the Coupa Application and working with the National Buying team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills, is knowledgeable in excel and other Microsoft applications and has some experience with modelling software, Coupa is a plus. The objective of this role is to source the lowest cost supplier to the Aldi divisions as well as consider the transportation options available for the supplier to DC leg of the Supply Chain. This candidate will also have a direct role in the onboarding of new categories to the Coupa process as well as working closely with the International Supply Chain counterparts to integrate to the next phase. The candidate will participate, lead and drive process improvements, documentation, updates to current processes, and ensure the team is trained and knowledgeable in these processes. This role will also coordinate training efforts for cross-functional teams, new hires and international colleagues, serving as the training SPOC. With a thriving organization like ours, this can make for a rewarding career.
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Batavia, 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.
• Approves time-off requests for direct reports.
• Identifies and implements best practices within the scope of their responsibilities utilizing insights from qualitative and quantitative data.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their direct reports to assure mutual understanding and desired results.
• Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team's staff positions.
• Identifies training and development opportunities that will assist their direct reports in achieving enhanced performance.
• Understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values of the organization, to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Proposes changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Supply Chain processes, strategies, and tactics; communicates approved changes to direct reports.
• Works closely with subject matter experts to develop and contribute to training documentations, speeches, presentations, videos and other communication materials relevant to current business opportunities.
• Provides input to their direct leader on hiring for positions reporting to them.
• Informs management of major team milestones, developments, and concerns.
• Provides coverage for colleagues where necessary.
• Anticipates, mediates and deescalates conflicts proactively.
• Serves as the secondary link, behind Manager, between their team's staff and leadership to assure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures within their area of responsibility and conducts internal audits where requested.
• Ensures team strategies are aligned with department strategies.
• Ensures that all documentation in their area of responsibility is archived and disposed of properly.
• Analyzes work procedures with the objective of driving simplicity through best practices without sacrificing effectiveness.
• Provides daily direction, assistance, and communication to internal teams, agencies, and vendors.
• Provides support to their department, divisions, and stores; contacts appropriate internal personnel or external vendors when further expertise is required.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of their team, escalating issues to the appropriate level of support and/or leadership when necessary.
• Assures direct reports complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide the highest level of customer service for the business.
• 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.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and performance of direct reports.
• Conflict management skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and analytical tools.
• Ability to influence business decisions and provide fact-based recommendations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of products and services of the company.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Relevant ALDI business experience with an exceptional level of demonstrated success required.
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.