Forecast Assistant

Aldi UK; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldi UK is seeking a candidate for the National Supply Chain Forecasting Team to play a crucial role in a global transformation project. This position involves responsibilities such as data analysis, forecasting, and communication with various stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in SAP forecasting systems and a strong analytical skill set. The role offers a salary range of £36,625 to £42,270 with additional benefits including remote working options and training.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Private employee medical insurance after 4 years

Flexible working hours

Access to benefits including gym discounts

Confidential virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP forecasting or replenishment solutions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work towards deadlines through multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting a category of products.
• Creating business reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Ensuring project deadlines are met.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Experience in SAP forecasting

Project experience

Job description

A role in the National Supply Chain Forecasting Team is a great opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future department and its ways of working. You will gain valuable experience working on a global transformation project and become a real expert at the end of it. You will form relationships with GB/IE colleagues across all domains and also across the Aldi global network of countries.

You will be instrumental in the use of the new forecasting system, responsible for forecasting a category of products, working closely with other teams with NSCM, National Buying, NIT and Store Operations. As the department and the AHEAD program evolves, so will the role. As such you will require a proactive approach and a high level of multi-tasking and resilience. You will also potentially be responsible for Legacy forecasting systems and interacting with Store Operations and National Buying colleagues on these systems.

The role would require someone confident working with data, analysing trends and making recommendations. Someone who has experience in using the forecasting within SAP in order to maximise the system is advantageous.

Your New Role

Subject matter expertise:

• Data analysis
• Forecasting several SCGs of products
• Ability to create business reports
• Ability to identify gaps in the new processes and define new ones as required
• Create PowerPoint presentations to illustrate processes

Business Readiness:

• Process testing

Other responsibilities:

• Ensures deadlines are complied with in area of responsibility
• Identifies and communicates project information necessary for senior management decision making

About You

• Experience in SAP forecasting or replenishment solutions
• Project experience
• Experience of managing change whilst Business As Usual (BAU) activity is ongoing
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to proactively work towards deadlines through multitasking and resilience

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary starting £36,625 rising to £42,270
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 day a week remote working
• 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, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
• 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)

* You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

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.

If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!

*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship