Supply Chain Consultant

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Hybrid work model

Training and development

Leadership Academy

Dynamic work environment

Free parking

On-site gym

Canteen

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking a Supply Chain Consultant to unlock data for better decision making and drive efficiencies across our Supply Chain Management Department. You will report to the Supply Chain Planning Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise promotions and forecast demand.

The role emphasizes analytics, communication, and project work within a hybrid, dynamic office environment in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to integrate and work as part of an established team and cross departmental.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current promotions and rest quantity to optimise KPI performance.
• Monitor, track, and report on key supplier performance metrics, including OTIF.
• Analyse historical sales data and promotional effectiveness to forecast future promotions.
• Develop problem-solving action plans.
• Communicate regularly with key departments.
• Develop KPIs through analysis and rest quantity management.
• Lead projects related to these areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Team player

Deadline driven

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Supply Chain Management Department. The Supply Chain Consultant will unlock the power of data to drive better decision making and help increase efficiencies in processes and give a competitive advantage. The Supply Chain Consultant will report to the Supply Chain Planning Manager.

What you'll do

• Analysis of current promotions and rest quantity to optimise KPI performance
• Monitor, track, and report on key supplier performance metrics, including On-Time In-Full (OTIF)
• Analyse historical sales data and promotional effectiveness to accurately forecast future promotions
• Development of problem-solving action plans
• Regular detailed communication with key departments
• KPI development through effective analysis and rest quantity management
• Projects relating to the above and other associated areas

What you'll need

• Ability to integrate and work as part of an established team and cross departmental
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly proficient in general enterprise applications including Google Workspace/Microsoft Office.
• Action-oriented individual with the ability to thrive in a high-paced environment
• Work on own initiative and within strict deadlines
• Results driven, dynamic, decisive with the ability to react to changing situations and execute quickly
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail

What you'll receive

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

• €52,500 rising to €67,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service
• Initial training and on-going 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

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.