Declarations Administrator - Supplier Management

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Hybrid working model

On-site gym and canteen

Free parking

Development opportunities

Job summary

Lidl Ireland seeks a Labelling Specialist to manage artwork approvals, regulatory compliance, and nutrition data for packaging across IE/NI markets.

You will serve as SME on labelling requirements, guiding internal teams and ensuring accurate information is reflected on packaging and promotional materials.

Qualifications

• Third-level degree in a relevant discipline is required (i.e. Food Science, Quality Management, Science).
• Essential knowledge of European food labelling regulations and legislation.
• Exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Strong administrative capabilities with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Google Workspace tools.
• German is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Artwork & Label Approval: Serve as the Key user for WAVE (our online labelling database), reviewing and approving all declaration forms and final artworks initiated by the IE/NI Buying team.
• Legislative & Brand Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant labelling legislation, internal guidelines, and brand style guides to ensure 100% regulatory compliance across all packaging.
• In-Store & Digital Accuracy: Oversee nutritional information for in-store Bake Off posters and in store price tickets to guarantee accurate consumer safety information.
• Cross-Functional Advisory: Act as the subject matter expert on labelling requirements, offering clear guidance to internal stakeholders—such as Marketing—for promotional and advertising materials, Buying, Quality and Branding and Packaging.
• Administrative Support: Efficiently process relevant departmental invoices for timely payment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Administrative skills

Google Workspace

German language (nice to have)

Education

Third-level degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

What you\'ll do

• Artwork & Label Approval: Serve as the Key user for WAVE (our online labelling database), reviewing and approving all declaration forms and final artworks initiated by the IE/NI Buying team.


• Legislative & Brand Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant labelling legislation, internal guidelines, and brand style guides to ensure 100% regulatory compliance across all packaging.


• In-Store & Digital Accuracy: Oversee nutritional information for in-store Bake Off posters and in store price tickets to guarantee accurate consumer safety information.


• Cross-Functional Advisory: Act as the subject matter expert on labelling requirements, offering clear guidance to internal stakeholders—such as Marketing—for promotional and advertising materials, Buying, Quality and Branding and Packaging.


• Administrative Support: Efficiently process relevant departmental invoices for timely payment.

What you\'ll need

• Third-level degree in a relevant discipline is required (i.e. Food Science, Quality Management, Science).


• Essential knowledge of European food labelling regulations and legislation.


• Exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.


• Strong administrative capabilities with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.


• Confident written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient with Google Workspace tools.


• German is beneficial but not essential.

What you\'ll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €37,500 rising to €51,000 after 3 years


• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years


• Private employee medical insurance


• Company pension


• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service


• Flexible start and finish times


• Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member


• Excellent opportunities for career progression


• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development


• Dynamic work environment


• Modern office facility with free parking


• On-site gym and canteen


• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week


• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network


• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.