NSOC Project Coordinator I

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The National Store Operations Committee (NSOC) team allows you to work on initiatives for one of the nation's top grocers, with projects that impact stores both nationally and internationally! Our team is comprised of highly effective problem solvers, and together, we strive to address current business needs and think about the future to keep ALDI store operations moving forward. Projects range in scope from internal policy improvements to the technology we use in our stores to support our store teams and deliver an excellent shopping experience for our customers. On our team your work will make a difference. Apply today to take your career to the next level!

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $29.40 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $30.30 | Year 3 - $31.20 
Work Location: Hinckley, OH
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)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Handles administrative requests and queries from leadership.
• Organizes calendar invites and schedules appointments for department and leadership as necessary.
• Schedules and assists with meeting preparation, agenda and minutes creation and distribution and other coordination efforts.
• Coordinates work assignments within the assigned team as well as across national services and international teams to ensure thorough and timely task completion.
• Liaises with internal and external parties to gather and provide information across teams to facilitate informed decision making by the leader.
• Ensures timely and efficient communication flows between areas of the business.
• Ensures that team project implementation timeframes are kept up-to-date on the Store Operations Impact Calendar.
• Makes recommendations to the direct leader regarding project or process improvements/changes, development opportunities for operational systems and solutions, and project demands.
• Drafts responses to emails received in the team inbox for leadership to review and communicates on behalf of the team once responses are approved by leadership.
• Submits and supports ServiceNOW tickets to troubleshoot, resolve access or technological issues.
• Develops and maintains the team organization system.
• Communicates and informs their direct leader of issues, status and results of assigned tasks and recommends corrective action, as appropriate. 
• Reads the weekly operations agendas each week to keep current on store operations information and process changes. 
• Crafts and submits communication, with direct leader approval, to the Communications Workflow.
• Assists their direct leader in implementation and rollouts of team projects. 
• Organizes project documents, files and runs reports.
• Schedules locations for team meetings and ensures rooms are equipped with the appropriate supplies, including food and beverages.
• Processes requests and manages workload to meet deadlines.
• Conducts training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• 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.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. 
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement. 
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. 
• Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of others.
• Understands the strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous communication to internal and external parties. 
• Proficiency in typing and data entry.
• Problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Business or a related field required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. 
• Experience in retail, administration, or internal ALDI experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Travel:

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

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, to all employees including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, full-time 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

*Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period

**Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by state

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.