Freight Execution and Settlement Assistant

Are you ready to come on the journey with a rapidly expanding team dedicated to revolutionising transport planning and financial settlement for all Aldi Managed Freight across the UK? In the role of Freight Execution and Settlement Assistant, you'll play a crucial part in shaping the transition to SAP for our Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) across the UK. Join us and be part of this transformative experience!

If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

This role is a 23-month FTC. 

Your New Role

  • Be at the forefront of innovation! As we embark on a global move to SAP S/4HANA and TM transport planning, you’ll be an essential player in our mission (experience with SAP / S/4HANA is desirable)
  • Take the reins! Own the planning of transport routes for Aldi-managed freight across our 11 GB and 2 IE regions, helping roll out and streamline operations as we deliver ambitious targets
  • Set the stage for success! Establish and monitor freight agreements and transportation links to fuel our ever-growing network
  • Investigate and reconcile! Dive deep into financial invoices, ensuring precision in every detail.
  • Drive efficiency! Analyse data on financial spend, volume, and capacity to forecast future needs and enhance operational effectiveness
  • Ignite improvements! Keep pushing the envelope; simplify processes, boost efficiencies, and challenge the status quo
  • Empower others! Share your expertise by training and upskilling fellow team members as the department flourishes
  • Engage stakeholders! Collaborate across all levels of the business, maintaining strong internal and external partnerships
  • Become a problem-solver! Identify best practices for the future, unlocking innovative ways to enhance our operations
  • Celebrate successes! Manage key events such as RDC launches and support the overarching department strategy
  • Collaborate and conquer! Work with various business functions within Aldi to meet our ambitious goals effectively

About You

  • Transport/Supply Chain/Logistics experience
  • Demonstrate ability to design and implement solutions effectively
  • Experience in managing external providers
  • Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
  • You possess a curious and process-driven mindset
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Managing priorities, aligning them with business needs seamlessly
  • Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
  • Passionate about technology while keeping a keen focus on customer and business need
  • Team player and independent thinker
  • Experience in data analysis
  • You have a desire for continuous personal development and are adaptable when workload demands fluctuate

 What You’ll get in Return

  • Salary starting £37,545 rising to £43,840
  • Working Pattern - 5 days per week, Monday to Sunday, between 8am and 6pm. Shifts are rota'd in advance and will be an 8 hour working day. Shift times may vary depending on business needs with the opportunity of 2 day 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, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
  • 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!

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