3PL Key Account Lead

Role Overview:

Do you want to be part of the UKs fastest growing Retailer?

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you whilst also giving you the chance to grow and develop in a secure environment?

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today!

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.
• Deliver successful Christmas and key events.
• Support 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.
• Organise monthly/quarterly meetings between 3PL and senior ALDI leadership.

Personal Attributes:

• Confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels is key.
• Need strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, conflicting deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organisational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities.
• Innate curiosity; always striving to improve and simplify processes and ensure consistency wherever possible.
• Ability to multi-task, be pro-active and work on own initiative, working both in a team and independently.
• Ability to investigate and analyse a challenge and offer a solution.
• A desire for continued personal development.
• Flexible and resilient when workload demands it.

About You:

• GCSE’s / A-Levels or Equivalent.
• Professional work experience in Logistics / Supply Chain Management/ Change management role/ Strategic planning role.
• Organised, problem solving, computer literate, confident communicator, detail focused, excellent time management, change management, cost awareness.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

What You'll Get In Return:

• Starting salary from £36,080 - £42,135
• Monday- Friday,8am 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)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

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!