Logistics Strategy Consultant

Summary

*£49,500 up to £66,000* per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and passionate about what we do.

Just like you.

Our Head Office Logistics Strategy Department is looking for a confident, ambitious, and analytical individual to join their growing team. You will be a fundamental part of the team providing project management and logistics consultancy to support the future growth of the Lidl GB logistics network. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• Project manage RDC installations and automation projects across the Lidl RDC network
• Planning and optimisation of our Logistics Network Strategy
• Drive innovation across HO depts to upgrade our Logistics infrastructure
• Plan and manage budgets for your respective project areas
• Support with the design, construction and operational set up of new Regional Distribution Centres. Provide reports, project updates and business support to international Logistics teams
• Engage, advise, and support stakeholders during the implementation of projects
• Provide knowledge to colleagues and stakeholders within the business who are in a specific field interfacing with their own area of responsibility (e.g., Warehouse Operational Logistics, Transport, IT System Support, Maintenance, HR, Procurement, Trading Compliance etc.)
• Execute projects in collaboration with the relevant international departments and stakeholders, ascertaining potential risks in projects, introducing preventative measures, and ensuring follow up

What you'll need

• Confidence to take active ownership of tasks and projects
• Highly numerate with an analytical mindset
• Organised with an ability to manage own workload and prioritise conflicting deadlines
• Strong communication skills and keen eye to detail
• Comfortable challenging the status quo
• Proactive and creative approach to business with an ability to consider the bigger picture
• A driven attitude to achieve high quality results
• Quick to learn new ideas and concepts
• Strong understanding and confident using Excel and PowerPoint
• Existing knowledge of logistics is essential

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

*Includes an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting

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