Supply Chain 3PL Key Account Lead

In our 3PL key account lead role in the National Supply Chain Management department, you will have full ownership of a 3PL relationship. You will ensure that Aldi’s market leading levels of service & availability are adhered to whilst ensuring we have the most competitive cost within the market. 

As part of this role you will be the key contact for your 3PL & take a front seat in negotiations. This will include negotiating contracts, costs and services, helping to shape our long-term supply chain strategy alongside day to day operations within your area.

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

There are FTCs available for 15 and 23-months.

Your New Role

  • Ownership of building, managing and controlling key 3PL relationships in line with KPIs, contractual obligations and day to day operations.
  • Leading 3PL negotiations to ensure competitive costs are maintained for the Aldi business.
  • Investigating and collating new contracts and frameworks for new 3PL providers in line with business needs.
  • Management and control of multiple Supply Chain projects and tasks, working with Buying, RDC’s and suppliers to deliver to agreed timeframes.
  • Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of business.
  • Championing 3PL process developments and continual improvements, ensuring availability of product into the RDC’s from suppliers.
  • Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
  • Delivering successful Christmas and key events.
  • Supporting the delivery of the department strategy as required.
  • Working with other business functions within Aldi to ensure that your 3PL can deliver Aldi’s requirements effectively. 

About You

  • Supply Chain Experience / Logistics experience or Retail
  • External stakeholder relationship building/ management
  • Proficient in Excel and Word 
  • Organised
  • Problem solving
  • Computer literate
  • Confident communicator
  • Detail focused
  • Excellent time management
  • Change management
  • Cost awareness

What You’ll get in Return

  • Salary starting £37,545 rising to £43,840
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4pm, 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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