National Supply Chain Assistant - 3PL Key Account Lead

at  ALDI

In our 3PL key account lead role in the National Supply Chain Management department, you will have full ownership of a 3PL relationship. You will ensure that Aldi’s market leading levels of service & availability are adhered to whilst ensuring we have the most competitive cost within the market.
As part of this role you will be the key contact for your 3PL & take a front seat in negotiations. This will include negotiating contracts, costs and services, helping to shape our long term supply chain strategy alongside day to day operations within your area.

• Ownership of building, managing and controlling key 3PL relationships in line with KPIs, contractual obligations and day to day operations.
• Leading 3PL negotiations to ensure competitive costs are maintained for the Aldi business.
• Investigating and collating new contracts and frameworks for new 3PL providers in line with business needs.
• Management and control of multiple Supply Chain projects and tasks, working with Buying, RDCs and suppliers to deliver to agreed timeframes.
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of business.
• Championing 3PL process developments and continual improvements, ensuring availability of product into the RDCs from suppliers.
• Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
• Deliver successful Christmas and key events.
• Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.
• Working with other business functions within Aldi to ensure that your 3PL can deliver Aldi’s requirements effectively.