Aldi UK
Sustainability Specialist - Supply Chain Tranformation
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Support delivery of Aldi's new sustainability strategy for non-financial targets through sustainable supply chain transformation projects
- Support the Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation Manager with proposing, implementing, and delivering projects for GB/IE Non-Financial KPIs
- Work with relevant Buying stakeholders to drive systemic change in selected commodities and supply chain areas
- Lead national internal implementation of commodity strategies, policies, and processes, customised for country-specific partnerships
- Identify and progress multi-stakeholder initiatives that improve sustainability outcomes and supply chain resilience
- Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders, including NGOs and MSIs, to deliver agreed project outcomes
- Deliver project impact beyond Aldi through pre-competitive collaboration and advocacy for higher sustainability standards
- Coordinate closely with the New Sustainability Strategy Business Integration team to avoid duplication of effort and ensure clear communication channels
- Integrate project identification into the Buying cycle by using Aldi Buying tendering processes
- Use Aldi product and supplier approval systems to advance sustainability via certification management and supplier engagement
- Manage supplier engagement activities to drive progress and continuous improvement
- Ensure strong project organisation, communication, and stakeholder management
- Work autonomously with the ability to flex between topics and specialisms
- Balance sustainability delivery with commercial acumen, supporting Aldi’s cost leadership requirements
- Maintain awareness of current sustainability legislation and assess implications for Aldi
- Support financial planning for projects, including budgeting and cost/impact considerations
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About You
- Experience of working within sustainability
- Project management experience
- Experience of working with NGOs and MSIs
- Experience with certification schemes, evidence of schemes (certificates) and license fee payments
- Financial planning
- Strong and confident communicator
- Autonomous worker
- Experience with stakeholder management across multiple disciplines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail
- A strong level of resilience and the ability to operate under pressure
What You’ll get in Return
- Salary from £37,545 rising to £43,840
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
- 12-month FTC
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- In office flexi-time
- Full training provided
- Pension scheme
- Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company maternity and adoption leave and paternity pay after 1 year of service
- Long service rewards
- Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.
- Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
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You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship.
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
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