Aldi Looking for Ahead GBC Analyst (Domestic Inbound – Logistics & Transportation) at Aurora IL Full Time

The Transportation Management (TM) Department is responsible for the design and implementation of revolutionary technology that enables the flexibility and transparency required in the future of Aldi Logistics activity. Our Mantra of “One Team One Goal” perfectly captures the overarching ambition of AHEAD. Cross departmental strategy alignment is a regular occurrence, enabling us to maximize efficiency in our global E2E processes.

Within our department there are several teams, roles and responsibilities contributing to creating more efficient and dynamic logistics service systems for the global Aldi business. We are searching for a Business Analyst to join the Domestic Inbound Team to support the evolution of our transportation management system and associated projects.

The Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in a critical stage in the project, so enthusiasm and adaptability in an ever-changing environment are essential skills that will help drive the success of the Team. Ideally, experience with SAP and/or Inbound Transportation planning is preferred as well as a global business exposure, supporting cross cultural understanding.

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Aurora, IL

Training for the position will take place in the US, however a 2-year expatriation to Dusseldorf, Germany is required. After 2 years with our German business, the role would return to Chicago, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Support the evolution of our Domestic Inbound transportation management system.

• Guide Countries during the deployment & ongoing maintenance of our transportation management system.

• Represent the Domestic Inbound team at cross-department alignment meetings, Country Team meetings & International IT meetings.

• Manage project activities, including business-related projects deliverables and project risks.

• Represent the international business in design workshops as a key expert of our global template, identifying gaps where relevant.

• Provide industry best practices in transportation and process management to establish a lean and efficient solution for Domestic Inbound.

• Collaborate with domains and system integrators to develop the best end-to-end solution for ALDI.

• Update existing documentation and training materials to enable seamless business implementation and end user training

Job Qualifications:

ALDI Acts Competencies:

Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers and managers.

• Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the “extra mile” and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.

• Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.

• Manages and Support Projects: Effectively plans, executes and supports project needs to support management and the larger ALDI business.

• Organizes and Executes with Accuracy: Leverages a systematic, efficient and organized approach while ensuring quality and accuracy of results.

• Thinks Critically and Resolves Problems: Responds to emerging problems in an accurate and timely manner. Where possible, leverages available resources to address situations before they occur.

Job-specific Competencies:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Commitment and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new topics and targets.

• Motivated to work in a dynamic and fast-changing work environment.

• Self-driven attitude with a strong mindset of team spirit.

• Open minded and happy to deviate from the norm, ability to think outside the box and a hands-on personality.

• 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.

• Ability to interpret user specifications to create design requirements considering all input, output, hardware, software, operation environment, and business landscape.

• Ability to present to a large group in a professional manner.

• Develops rapport, trust, and open communication with all team members that fosters an efficient and collaborative working environment.

• Negotiation skills.

• Conflict management skills.

• Ability to learn and effectively use various software applications.

• Intermediate Project Management skills.

• Understands grocery / retail supply chain, industry standards and best practices of supply chain management.

• Flexible working hours (frequent international conference calls).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field required.

• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in grocery and / or retail supply chain required.

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

• Experience defining software specifications from user requirements or similar discipline required.

• Working experience in transportation management or logistics.

• Track record in international/domestic inbound processes.

• Experience in working with transportation management software (SAP TM preferred).

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are 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:

• Training for the position will take place in the US, however a 2-year expatriation to Dusseldorf, Germany is required. After 2 years with our German business, the role would return to Chicago, Illinois. Additional international travel to all Aldi Countries would occur and is projected that 10-20% of time could include travel.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan

• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• PerkSpot National Employee 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

Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer

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.