Sustainability Specialist – Supply Chain Transformation

Aldi is seeking a Sustainability Specialist for its Supply Chain Transformation team in Atherstone, UK. The role involves supporting the implementation of sustainability strategies and projects that align with non-financial KPIs across GB/IE markets. Candidates should have experience in project delivery, collaboration with various stakeholders, and knowledge of sustainability legislation. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with commercial acumen to balance cost leadership with sustainability goals.
The National Sustainability Supply Chain Transformation team is responsible for ALDI’s new sustainability strategy for non-financial targets and for supporting the Buying teams in selected areas to drive systemic change, reflecting the national stakeholder landscape.

The National Sustainability Supply Chain Transformation team leads the national internal implementation of commodity strategies, policies, and processes, and customises them for country specific partnerships. There is a strong focus on cross-industry collaboration (for supply chain stakeholders), and multi stakeholder initiatives.

As a specialist within the team, you will, with relevant Buying stakeholders, support the Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation Manager, in proposing, implementing, and delivering projects that meet the business’ non-financial KPIs across both GB/IE markets. These projects will progress Aldi in its global purpose of delivering a positive impact on people and planet whilst also building supply chain resilience through long term strategic partnerships.

The best candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in successfully delivering projects across multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, with experience of collaborating with NGOs and MSIs. This role has a wide scope of responsibility so the candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have experience in flexing between different topics and specialisms and that they are willing to upskill themselves in certain areas where necessary.

You will need to be confident with Aldi Buying tendering processes to ensure project identification is integrated into the buying cycle and supplier relationships. You must also be confident in Aldi product and supplier approval systems to be able to advance sustainability in relevant supply chains through certification management and supplier engagement.

Strong collaboration skills will be required with the new sustainability strategy team (responsible for sustainability compliance, policy, and strategy implementation) to ensure duplication of effort, or communication channels, is avoided.

This role focuses on project management that delivers impact beyond Aldi, together with systemic change through advocacy for higher standards of sustainability practices and pre-competitive collaboration. Collaboration, organisation, and strong communication skills are essential as well as the ability to work autonomously.

Whilst specialism in sustainability is crucial, the candidate must be able to demonstrate commercial acumen to balance our cost leadership requirements as a hard discounter whilst also delivering the requirements of the new sustainability strategy.

The candidate must have an awareness of current sustainability legislation, impact on Aldi. Financial planning will also be required in this role so experience of this is key.

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Your New Role

Support delivery of Aidi's new sustainability strategy for non-financial targets through sustainable supply chain transformation projectsSupport the Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation Manager with proposing, implementing, and delivering projects for GB/IE Non-Financial KPIsWork with relevant Buying stakeholders to drive systemic change in selected commodities and supply chain areasLead national internal implementation of commodity strategies, policies, and processes, customised for country-specific partnershipsIdentify and progress multi-stakeholder initiatives that improve sustainability outcomes and supply chain resilienceCollaborate across internal and external stakeholders, including NGOs and MSIs, to deliver agreed project outcomesDeliver project impact beyond Aldi through pre-competitive collaboration and advocacy for higher sustainability standardsCoordinate closely with the New Sustainability Strategy Business Integration team to avoid duplication of effort and ensure clear communication channelsIntegrate project identification into the Buying cycle by using Aldi Buying tendering processesUse Aldi product and supplier approval systems to advance sustainability via certification management and supplier engagementManage supplier engagement activities to drive progress and continuous improvementBalance sustainability delivery with commercial acumen, supporting Aldi’s cost leadership requirementsMaintain awareness of current sustainability legislation and assess implications for AldiSupport financial planning for projects, including budgeting and cost/impact considerationsAbout You

Experience of working within sustainabilityProject management experienceExperience of working with NGOs and MSIsExperience with certification schemes, evidence of schemes (certificates) and license fee paymentsFinancial planningExperience with stakeholder management across multiple disciplinesProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointWhat You’ll get in Return

Salary from £37,545 rising to £43,840Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays In office flexi-time Pension scheme Private employee medical insurance after 4 yearsCompany sick pay scheme 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.

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