Supply Chain Consultant

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 with previous experience working as a Supply Chain Consultant within a multinational to join our Supply Chain Management Department. The Supply Chain Consultant will unlock the power of processes and data to drive better decision-making, help increase efficiencies, and give us a competitive advantage. This individual will report to the Supply Chain Assortment Manager.

What you'll do

• Monitor and report on all relevant project and department KPIs (e.g., Supplier fulfilment [On Time and In Full], Write-offs/Wastage, Warehouse Missing Items, etc.)
• Lead Insights & Innovation – identify new opportunities to accelerate company growth and reduce costs
• Support Regional Supply Chain teams in dealings with key Head Office departments
• Coordinate new listings in conjunction with Buying and Layout Management
• Monitor assortment performance across all areas and take corrective action as needed. Lead the effort with Purchasing to reduce write-offs across the assortment. Analyse and report on KPIs, including missing items
• Provide forecasts for new and existing assortment lines. Coordinate with the Layout Management and DSS teams to ensure the smooth flow of goods from suppliers to stores
• Develop and update department handbooks
• Manage projects related to the above and other associated areas

What you'll need

• Ability to create and work with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets (Essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to integrate into and work as part of an established team
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and influence senior management to obtain results and instigate change
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work to strict deadlines and adapt quickly to new situations
• Action-oriented individual with the ability to thrive in a high-paced environment
• Confidence to take daily challenges and work on own initiative
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Sales or Supply Chain experience beneficial but not essential

What you'll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €49,500 rising to €63,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after one year of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• 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.'