Supply Chain Officer EK Log 6 Months Temporary Assignment

Summary £35,200* up to £44,000* per annum | 30 days’ holiday | 10% in-store discount | Life Assurance Top supply chain strategists don't just manage bottlenecks; they optimize networks to bring more to value. Our growing Supply Chain department are looking for a confident and motivated Supply Chain Officer on a 6 month temporary assignment to join the busy and fast-paced Inboud Logistics (EK Log) Team. You will bring a proactive and creative approach to solving problems by following our international procedures. This role offers you a high level of responsibility and the opportunity to be involved in and influence the coordination of the logistics process.You will liaise with Lidl Head Quarters in Germany, various Head Office Departments as well as stakeholders in our Regional Supply Chain teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join an area paramount to ensuring the successful delivery of stock to our regional distribution centres and lastly to our stores. At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive. Please be aware, should this Temporary Assignment have the potential to go permanent, the colleague on the Temporary Assignment will have first-refusal of the role (provided measures have been met). What you'll do Liaising with internal Head Office colleagues, international logistics departments and regional Supply Chain teams Preparing, consolidating and checking national orders prior to sending them to our International team Dealing with delivery issues with regards to stock imported to the UK Updating and maintaining reports, logs and spreadsheets First point of contact between UK & Germany for international logistic related questions (ad-hoc requests) Troubleshooting and resolving logistics issues Providing support to our Account department and Buying related to invoice enquiries Pro-active actions to improve regional availability of products and write offs Attending weekly meetings with sub teams in the Supply Chain Head Office to discuss availability of products and report on outstanding International loads Building a good relationship with national hauliers whilst dealing with their ad-hoc queries What you'll need Excellent English language both written and spoken is essential Proven administration experience with exemplary organisational skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines is essential Pro-active with a confident, ‘can do’ attitude Used to working to schedules and deadlines with the ability to accommodate last minute requests with ease and efficiency Highly focused with an eye for detail Intermediate level of MS Excel/Google Sheets is essential Previous experience in a supply chain, logistics or stock controlling related role is desirable Degree education is desirable German language would be advantageous but not essential What you'll receive 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) 10% in-store discount Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) And much, much more! *Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. If you’re ready to get involved, get more back, and make a real difference, then you’ll find More to Value at Lidl.