Supply Chain Project Coordinator

We have a message to get out: We’re growing. We're charting an aggressive growth course to become one of the top 3 grocery retailers in the US. That’s why we need dedicated people to navigate the supply chain challenges. As we expand, this is your chance to join a team where your hard work is guaranteed to make a difference. The objective of this role is to manage and administer ALDI Supply Chain programs by economically securing product for the business, which in turn, promotes the company’s objectives of maximizing sales and controlling expenses. In addition, the position will assist with the advancement of numerous Supply Chain initiatives in accordance with company guidelines.

Are you an organized and proactive professional passionate about optimizing supply chain operations? Join our team at ALDI as a Supply Chain Project Coordinator, where you will play a crucial role in supporting and driving projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain network. In this role, you will collaborate across multiple departments and partners to ensure seamless project execution, contribute to process improvements, and maintain alignment with business objectives. If you’re eager to be part of a fast-paced retail environment where your coordination skills and attention to detail can make a real impact, than this is the perfect opportunity. Apply today and help us deliver excellence from supplier to store!

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $95,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $100,000 | Year 3 - $105,000
Work Location: Batavia, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

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

• Informs leader of status and results of assigned tasks and proactively identifies project issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Leads projects according to the position’s objectives upon their direct leader’s request.
• Develops and executes plans for small to medium-scale projects.
• Performs research-based projects and small to medium-scale feasibility studies.
• Assists leader in implementation and rollout of large-scale projects.
• Coordinates the involvement of multiple business stakeholders.
• Analyzes working procedures with the objective to identify best practices and improve efficiencies.
• Determines and creates the required project deliverables.
• Ensures projects remain on track and follows-up with key stakeholders as necessary.
• Delivers and facilitates timelines and project content in a confident and professional way.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with project management software (Confluence, Jira, etc.).
• Ability to lead through influence and build relationships quickly.
• Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assignments, and other interruptions, which may affect pre-established timelines.
• Ability to recommend, interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of business system environments and processing requirements.
• Understands the strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Business or Management required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be 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.

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.