National Buying Services is the department dedicated to acquiring the goods that our ALDI customers count on. Beyond working to secure quality products at the lowest possible prices through our Buying and support teams (Administration, Pricing, Merchandising, Quality Assurance and more), our teams ensure we are providing the best value and quality in everything we do.

Clean, transform and shape data within Excel to create outputs that support a rapidly growing Merchandising Team. Take your skills to the next level by learning and utilizing SQL Server, Alteryx, APT and others to generate internal and external reporting to equip leadership in data driven Merchandising decisions. We’re looking for a curious, detail oriented, logical thinker - grow with our team and have the opportunity to make an impact, improve processes and contribute through creative technical solutions.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Batavia, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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  Consults with their direct leader to effectively design and streamline data management and analytical processes within the department.
• Acts as the subject matter expert on technical and functional objectives within the department.
• Liaises with stakeholders within Merchandising, National Buying, and Business Analytics as directed by their direct leader.
• Liaises with marketing research firms and NIT, in consultation with their direct leader to ensure systems are fit for purpose and meet ongoing needs.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Develops and maintains extended knowledge of the greater National Buying Services and Operations departments to maximize efficiency in planogram development and related processes.
• Manages technical and functional processes and systems such as Spaceman, APT.
• Creates and maintains tools to conduct in-depth analysis of category performance.
• Manages planogram data and supports the management of planogram building processes.
• Creates and manages tools for National Buying Services and the committees that provide detailed analysis on ad-hoc project requests.
• Maintains direct leader’s schedule and is aware of their daily engagements.
• Provides cover within team, where necessary.
• Develops, builds and maintains accurate product databases ensuring all product dimensions and images are up to date and live in the database at all times.
• Develops, builds and maintains planograms utilizing the Spaceman Professional software in line with business deadlines.
• Reviews planogram performance and space allocations by providing reports and analysis to management.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

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  Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the “extra mile” and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
• Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand customer needs to create value; drives the team to maintain focus on customers.
• Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.
• Manages and Supports Projects: Effectively plans, executes and supports project needs to support management and the larger ALDI business.
• Organizes and Executes with Accuracy: Leverages a systematic, efficient, and organized approach while ensuring quality and accuracy of results.

Education and Experience:

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  Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising, Business or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Business required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

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  Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

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  Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work, and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.