NWOC Project Analyst II

The National Warehouse Operations Committee allows you to make decisions that will make an impact at one of the nation's top grocers. We are a group of strong analytical thinkers, each with a dash of our own unique creative vision. The objective of the role is to support warehousing strategic objectives and initiatives by preparing measures for optimizing organization and process workflows, conducting cost/benefit and best practice analyses, and assist with committee projects. We are always on the lookout for those improvements that will keep ALDI moving forward.

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

• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Provides summarizations and recommendations on next steps, based on data analysis. 
• Participates in department meetings in order to gain insight and information to complete assignments.
• Gathers information, compiles, tracks, and creates reports to produce data and summary analysis relevant to project assignments.
• Analyzes and interprets data to solve problems and recommend process changes.
• Compares financial performance with projections and facilitates corrective actions when results differ significantly from plan. 
• Develops and executes project plans and rollout plans in order to produce actionable materials to support store operations.
• Communicates information on behalf of the National Warehouse Operations Committee, including written and verbal communication.
• Ensures projects remain on track and follows-up with key stakeholders as necessary. 
• Handles administrative requests and queries from leaders and keeps and maintains project files. 
• Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines.
• Supports company-wide strategic objectives and initiatives by evaluating the cost/benefit analyses and preparing measures for optimizing organization and process workflows.
• 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.

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.
• Proficient in Tableau, SQL and Alteryx.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. 
• Understands the strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.
• Knowledge of financial analysis strategies and how to effectively apply them in decision making.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to organize and complete tasks in a professional and efficient manner.
• Establishes goals and work towards achievement.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties. 
• Proficient in typing and data entry.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field 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.