Aldi UK Atherstone, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Join to apply for the 3PL Key Account Lead role at Aldi UK. Step into a leadership position where you own the relationship with our critical third-party logistics (3PL) partners, driving market-leading service levels and product availability while securing competitive costs.

As the 3PL Key Account Lead, you’ll be the go-to expert and trusted negotiator, shaping our supply chain strategy and managing day-to-day operations that keep our shelves stocked and customers happy. This is more than a role; it’s a chance to make a tangible impact on Aldi’s success story.

At Aldi, your contributions are valued, and you will enjoy a vibrant work culture with opportunities for development in a fast-paced environment. If you’re excited by the challenge of elevating Aldi’s 3PL partnerships, apply now.

Your New Role

• Command and nurture key 3PL partnerships, ensuring delivery against KPIs, contracts, and operational excellence.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations on contracts, costs, and services to keep Aldi ahead in the market.
• Scout and secure new 3PL relationships, aligning with Aldi’s evolving business needs.
• Drive cross-functional supply chain projects, collaborating with Buying, RDCs (Regional Distribution Centres), and suppliers to hit deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all business levels.
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and guarantee seamless product availability.
• Contribute to peak-season planning and delivery, including Christmas and other critical events.
• Execute the department’s strategic vision in partnership with teams across Aldi to meet and exceed expectations.

About You

• Supply Chain experience
• Strong stakeholder relationship management
• Retail/Supply Chain/Logistics experience
• Confident, effective communication with colleagues at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to build relationships across the business
• Ability to manage a varied workload, conflicting deadlines and multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities
• Curiosity and a drive to improve and simplify processes
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task, pro-active and work on own initiative; able to work in a team or independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel and Word
• Analytical mindset to investigate challenges and offer solutions
• Flexible and resilient to workload demands
• Experience in a Supply Chain department within retailers or 3PLs
• Experience delivering change in 3PLs
• Ability to design and implement solutions and manage external providers
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Background in day-to-day management, cost negotiations, and contract management
• Knowledge of Supply Chain systems (TWS/WMS/Portals, etc.)
• SAP experience

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary starting £36,625 rising to £42,270
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In-office flexi-time
• Full training provided
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
• Long service rewards
• Access to MyBenefits with a range of benefits including bike to work, discounts, health plan, will service, travel and gym discounts
• Access to a free 24/7 confidential virtual GP service for Aldi colleagues and their children (under 16)

You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location.

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value collaboration, respect and fairness for all colleagues and prospective colleagues.

If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!

Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage