Lidl GB
IT Business Consulting Associate Consultant (Operations & Purchase Solutions)

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IT Business Consulting Associate Consultant (Operations & Purchase Solutions)
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£41,800* up to £50,600* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.
Just like you.
Based in our state-of-the-art head office in Tolworth, our IT Business Consulting department is looking for a highly motivated, and driven individual to join the team and build a career in a fast paced and international environment.
Our IT department at Lidl GB is continuing to expand and plays a crucial role in our international success. In our Head Office alone, we have over 100 colleagues managing and supporting our solution landscape.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Associate Consultant who will consult the Supply Chain Department, and look after the implementation of solutions that continue to drive technological improvements here at Lidl GB. In this role, you will need to understand and support the existing solution landscape within Lidl.
The role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow your career working for the largest retailer in Europe.
At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.
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What you'll do
- Provide support and prioritise incidents with strong incident management for applicable solutions
- Manage and lead testing with business teams for both local and international solutions to reduce friction at Go-Live
- Manage local and international Supply Chain solutions throughout their lifecycle from conception through to retirement
- Collaborate with colleagues across the business to ensure the success and smooth operation of solutions
- Maintain an excellent relationship with key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of consistent service and awareness of departments strategic direction
- Collaborate with and support business consultants on potential new solutions and improvements to existing solutions
- Evaluate and provide solutions to the business in a cost-efficient way whilst maintaining security, functionality and time-to-market
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the technical infrastructure as well as components / platforms in use
- Participate in and lead projects at both national and international level
What you'll need
- Working knowledge of operations and purchase solutions essential
- Knowledge of Supply Chain processes essential
- An understanding of application security and governance practices is highly beneficial
- Experience of project and stakeholder management essential
- The ability to liaise and communicate at both a technical and non-technical level
- A strong team mentality and good collaboration ethos
- Comfortable multitasking a diverse portfolio of projects and tasks
- A technical and inquisitive mindset
- SQL, AppScript or knowledge of Python preferable
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- Strong ownership of tasks and a keen eye for detail
- Good understanding of Release and Test Management
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Occasional travel to European countries required


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What you'll receive
- 35 days’ holiday (pro rata)
- 10% in-store discount
- Sabbatical
- Enhanced family leave
- Pension scheme
- Plus, more of the perks you deserve including 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
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