Inbound Seafreight Management Lead

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Do you want a role that combines high-impact logistics ownership with continuous improvement? As an Inbound Seafreight Management Lead within Aldi's National Supply Chain Management team, you will own and manage key freight forwarder and carrier relationships to ensure Aldi Specialbuys are delivered on time to stores-ensuring lowest cost to serve whilst achieving excellent service levels. You will use Transporeon supply chain visibility software to drive tight execution monitoring, and lead the response to unexpected supplier or operational challenges. This role is critical to delivering our targets to convert products into Aldi-managed inbound operations at scale. If you're a hardworking individual that's ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today! Your New Role -Own and manage freight forwarder and carrier relationships in line with KPIs, service commitments, and contract obligations, including interaction with wider stakeholders such as the Aldi Hong Kong team for carrier management -Maintain lowest cost to serve while protecting service and availability (Specialbuys always on time) -Use Transporeon supply chain visibility tools to monitor inbound execution closely, resolving issues quickly to protect delivery performance -Lead day-to-day coordination with stakeholders (internal teams, buyers, suppliers) to deliver agreed timelines -Forecast container volumes, driving improvements in forecast accuracy and efficiency of the forecasting process -Manage freight escalations and high-profile launches, prioritising effectively across competing demands -Drive process improvements to simplify ways of working, improve reliability, and increase efficiency -Identify opportunities to improve governance, controls, and performance reporting for inbound freight -Support delivery of key departmental priorities and events (including peak periods such as Christmas) About You -Supply Chain Experience -Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels -Strong data analysis skills, using Excel (e.g. pivots, Power Query) and AI tools to interpret and optimise logistics data from systems such as SAP TM, Transporeon, and freight forwarder platforms -Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable leading conversations with hauliers and internal stakeholders -Able to juggle competing priorities, manage high volumes of unexpected issues, and stay focused on service outcomes -Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills -Proactive and resilient, with a detail-oriented, solution-focused mindset -Curious and continuously improvement driven-focused on simplifying processes and delivering consistency -Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) -Comfortable investigating issues, analysing performance, and implementing practical improvements -Flexible and reliable in a fast-paced environment; can work independently and as part of a team Desirable: -Experience in Supply Chain / Freight operations overseeing the performance of 3rd party freight providers -Supply Chain department within retailers or 3PL's -Managing, improving, and delivering change in 3PLs -Demonstrate ability to effectively manage external providers -Strong negotiation and commercial acumen -Demonstrate ability to identify and implement process improvements -Knowledge of Supply Chain systems (TMS/WMS/Portals etc.) -SAP experience -Previous background within operational environments What You'll get in Return - Salary starting from £37,545 rising to £43,840 - 18m FTC - Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working (changing to 1 day a week remote working from January 2027) - 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays - In office flexi-time - Full training provided - Pension scheme - Private employee medical insurance after 4 years - Company sick pay scheme - Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year - Long service rewards - 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. If you're looking for a career that giv

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