Supply Planning Assistant

Aldi UK; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days remote per week

5 weeks annual leave + BH

Private medical insurance after 4 yrs

MyBenefits platform

Free virtual GP service

Job summary

Aldi UK is seeking a Supply Planning Assistant to join the inbound supply chain, working with Supply Chain, Buying, Suppliers, Logistics and Merchandising to meet KPIs and ensure availability across the network.

The role focuses on coordinating with suppliers to optimise planning, monitoring performance against KPIs, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working with some remote days is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain environments, ideally in planning or supplier management.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain operations, including inbound, production, and distribution.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound supply by liaising with Supply Chain, Buying, Suppliers, Logistics and Merchandising to meet KPIs and timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimise production and distribution planning into RDCs to ensure availability.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and align with forecast data for planning.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Time management

Resilience

Process improvement

Data analysis

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join Aldi’s dynamic Supply Planning team, where collaboration with suppliers is key to ensure that key products arrive into our network on time and in full. It’s all about owning relationships and driving supplier performance to maximise availability and keep our shelves stocked with customer favourites all year round.

Our mission is simple: to ensure alignment and accountability across our supply chain partners, to enable a seamless and reliable supply chain, ensuring the best possible product availability for our customers.

As a Supply Planning Assistant, you will be at the heart of managing Aldi’s inbound supply chain. This role demands a detail-orientated, proactive, and collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving problems. You’ll need to respectfully challenge the status quo and influence across different levels of the business.

Your New Role

• Effectively manage and control inbound supply by liaising closely with Supply Chain, Buying, Suppliers, Logistics and Merchandising to meet agreed KPIs and timelines consistently.
• Collaborate proactively with suppliers to optimise their production and distribution planning into RDCs, supporting smooth inbound flow and availability.
• Monitor supplier compliance against performance KPIs and engage regularly with forecast data to support production and distribution planning alignment.
• Maintain consistent product availability throughout the year, with particular focus on peak periods such as Christmas and other key events.
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to ensure clear communication, strong relationship management, and excellent service standards.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to simplify operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce inconsistencies.
• Support the delivery of the departmental strategy and assist Buying teams by monitoring and reporting on supplier performance and inbound stock.

About You

• Skilled in stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through problem solving.
• Exceptional and adaptable communicator, able to articulate complex ideas, both verbally and in writing, with clarity and tailor messaging to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Skilled relationship builder who navigates internally and externally with confidence, collaborating effectively while holding others accountable.
• Highly organised multitasker, juggling priorities, deadlines, and projects in a demanding environment without missing a beat.
• Resilient under pressure, maintaining flexibility and composure when priorities shift.
• Inquisitive and forward-thinking, always searching for smarter ways to simplify processes, improve reliability, and maintain consistency across operations.
• A sharp problem solver, comfortable tackling challenges head-on and proposing practical solutions.
• Self-starter and dependable team player—capable of taking initiative independently and contributing effectively within diverse teams.
• Detail-focused, delivering high-quality work with thoroughness that prevents errors and keeps operations running smoothly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, effectively using these tools to analyse data and support reporting needs.
• Experience in supply chain environments, ideally in planning or supplier management.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain operations, including inbound, production, and distribution.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexibility and resilience in fast-paced settings.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills for analysis and presentations.
• Knowledge of supply chain systems (Demand Planning, TMS, WMS, portals).

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary starting 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
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In office flexi-time
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
• 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*

*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.