National Buying & Reporting Manager

Job Description
Within the National Buying Department sits the National Buying Commercial team, who support the smooth running of the department's financial planning, Buying systems, reporting and analytics functions.
The Commercial team are seeking a Manager to join the team to take responsibility and ownership of the reporting and analytics team; driving forwards innovation, accuracy and availability of data throughout the AHEAD industrialisation period and beyond. In addition, providing Buying system support and training, using their knowledge, expertise and experience to benefit the whole department.
The role requires an individual with a consistently positive approach, high attention to detail and an ability to balance multiple priorities across various business areas. The Manager must be confident working with high volumes of data, whilst simultaneously being a confident communicator, able to take complex information and deliver in a simplified manner across many levels of the business.
The Manager is expected to be adaptable and capable of becoming an expert across their field.
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Your New Role
The Manager will work alongside the current Commercial management team, and will be responsible for the following:
Data Insight and Analysis
Interim Reporting
Project Analysis/Reporting
Legacy system support, training, and future scoping
About You
Strong excel skills
Strong commercial acumen
Experience of analysing data within a retail setting
Preferred candidates would need to have demonstrated the expected levels of aptitude, motivation and performance within their existing role to date
Keen interest in commercial performance within the retail sector
Effective leadership, motivation and people management
Able to cope with multiple tasks across various topics
Comfortable dealing with complex data
A good sense of urgency and adaptability under pressure
Knowledge of retail systems and processes (UK and International)
Strong communication skills, with the ability to take complex information and deliver in a simplified manner across many levels of the business
Delivery of concise and articulate executive-level written work
Ability to plan ahead to meet deadlines with a high level of personal organisation
Meticulously follows rules and procedures to ensure work is completed to a high standard
Able to work under pressure and deliver against short deadlines
Can deliver solutions autonomously
High levels of initiative and proactivity
Strategic and critical thinker that is results-oriented and data driven
Intellectually curious and takes initiative
Able to drive process improvement
What you'll get in Return
Starting salary from £61,065 rising to £94,240
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
In-Office flexi time
Full training provided
Pension Scheme
Private employee medical insurance after 6 months
Company sick pay scheme
Company maternity and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity leave pay after 2 years
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)
*Please be advised candidates are required to live within 90 minutes of the main office location for this role
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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