Supply Chain Analyst - Inbound Domestic Transportation
About the position
ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course to become one of the top 3 grocery retailers in the US. As a Supply Chain Analyst for Inbound Domestic Transportation, you will play a crucial role in managing and administering ALDI Supply Chain programs. Your primary objective will be to economically secure products for the business, which promotes the company's goals of maximizing sales and controlling expenses. This position will also assist in advancing numerous Supply Chain initiatives in accordance with company guidelines. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing data and providing insights to optimize transportation operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, systems, and data analytics tools to enhance transportation efficiency through data-driven decision-making and impactful analytical solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving organization where your hard work is guaranteed to make a difference. The Supply Chain Analyst will be expected to liaise with internal and external parties, maintain positive stakeholder relationships, and support the direct leader in implementing team strategies. You will recommend process improvements, prioritize tasks, and analyze work processes to drive efficiency, service levels, and cost reduction. Additionally, you will utilize statistical methods and data visualization tools to present findings and trends to stakeholders, collaborate with teams to understand business requirements, and create automated reports and dashboards to streamline information dissemination. This position is eligible for ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, allowing remote work up to 3 days per week, with at least 2 days in the office. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, along with a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in business, preferably with extensive experience in data analysis and interpretation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze data and provide insights to optimize transportation operations. ,
- Liaise with internal and external parties to maintain positive stakeholder relationships. ,
- Support direct leader in the implementation of team strategy. ,
- Recommend process improvements for area of responsibility. ,
- Prioritize tasks and take responsibility for results, using escalation paths if needed. ,
- Provide cover for colleagues where necessary. ,
- Analyze work processes to drive efficiency, service levels, and cost reduction. ,
- Analyze and interpret data to recommend a course of action. ,
- Utilize statistical methods and data visualization tools to present findings and trends to stakeholders. ,
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide analytical solutions. ,
- Create and automate reports and dashboards to streamline information dissemination. ,
- Assist with testing of new procedures and systems. ,
- Collaborate with team members and communicate relevant information to leadership. ,
- Comply with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required. ,
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Business required. ,
- Extensive experience with analyzing and interpreting data to provide insights preferred. ,
- Proficient in a wide range of analytical, quantitative, and statistical techniques and tools. ,
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. ,
- Advanced Excel knowledge, including at least one programming language (VBA, R, SQL, or Python). ,
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. ,
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus. ,
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning concepts is advantageous.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus. ,
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning concepts is advantageous.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan ,
- Company 401(k) Matching Contributions ,
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ,
- PerkSpot National Discount Program ,
- 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