Executive Manager- Supply Chain Management

Company Description

ALDI. Good Different.

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Job Description

Grow your career with a global retailer as an Executive Manager within our National Supply Chain Management team at ALDI Australia, based in Minchinbury. This is a full-time permanent position reporting to the Director - Supply Chain Management.

As part of the National Supply Chain Management team, your remit extends beyond day-to-day operations. You'll shape our future by developing and implementing robust Supply Chain strategies, refining processes and systems, and exploring opportunities to reduce costs and risks. Your pursuit of efficiency, effectiveness, and product availability will ensure ALDI's products and services reach our customers in a timely and cost-effective manner, maintaining our competitive edge.

With the opportunity to make a real difference to real people, ALDI is a place you’ll feel proud to work.

What does the role look like? 

• Lead and mentor a high performing team
• Oversee and support collaboration with internal and external ALDI stakeholders to ensure project delivery and ongoing business efficiency
• Manage all aspects of the international freight costings team, working with ALDI’s national buying department, and multiple external business partners
• Establish, develop and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships across multiple levels
• Provide relevant training as required
• Turn insights into compelling narratives and executive presentations using visualisation and communication skills
• Facilitate the coordination of end-to-end Supply Chain processes from concept, design and facilitation
• Be available to support the Supply Chain Management operational teams as required

Qualifications

What do we need from you?

• Experience in leading a high performing operations or planning focused team is essential
• Experience in Supply Chain, logistics or retail is essential particularly involving international freight movements and incoterms
• Strong competency in MS Office is essential, particularly in Excel
• High capability in problem solving and strategic solutions
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with an ability to explain findings in commercial terms
• Excellent stakeholder and project management skills
• Strong ability to effectively manage change
• A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in a Supply Chain or logistics is highly regarded

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Transparent tiered salary range of $152,400 - $202,000 including super
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work - up to 2 days work from home a week
• Be part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc
• An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Take advantage of complimentary access to free on-site physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and more
• Opportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move laterally into other roles in the business and embark on international assignments
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)