Company

Lidl GbSee more

addressAddressSurrey, England
type Form of workPermanent
salary SalaryCompetitive
CategoryAdministrative

Job description

Summary

£41,800 up to £51,700 per annum - This isn't where you've come from. This is where we're going.

Working at the heart of Lidl's Import team, you'll find our busy and dynamic specialist team, continuously improving processes and finding ways to better service Lidl's millions of customers. We thrive on creating the best solutions to complex and ever-changing challenges and we're looking for an Import Assistant Team Managerto join us!

Our Import ATMs (Import Assistant Team Managers) are the future leaders of Lidl. It is a vastly important role to support our Managers with the import processes for our vast supply chain and to manage a small and dynamic team. The Team Managers will own a process end to end and be responsible of developing these while supporting a team of administrators, officers and senior officers with the day to day. We value leaders with heart, that will show the way through leading by example; being a fair and respectful role model.

You will be part of the team that enables Lidl's flow of goods run seamlessly. Your input as a team player and import professional, will have a direct impact on our operations, stores and millions of customers.

In Import, no two days are the same! As our Assistant Team Manager, you will constantly be bringing solutions to new and interesting challenges. As a spider in the web, you will be working closely with internal as well as external teams with a global reach.

You'll need brilliant communication skills and you'll be in direct contact with our senior business leaders, as well as brokers and freight forwarders. This will be a fast paced, dynamic position where you'll need to take a pragmatic approach to solving problems to ensure our imported products get on to the shelves in Lidl stores on time.

If you thrive in dynamic, exciting, global environments, have a good understanding of import processes and want to join a great team which values growth and development, this could be the role for you!

"We offer our colleagues as much flexibility as their role allows and empower our teams to choose how and where they work best."

What you'll do

  • Leading and working together with your team to ensure the workflows are evenly distributed and to maintained efficiency
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Customs agent and freight forwarders)
  • Responsibility for the activities relating to the importation of goods (support on data, documentation queries
  • Producing end to end documentation processes SOPs, process flows etc. that reflect all operational practices including systems, reporting and training
  • Understanding the objectives and the impact of projects on the business and driving solutions to business critical issues
  • Escalating key issues to leadership proactively and in a timely manner
  • Evaluating process and systems relating to all aspects of imports
  • What you'll need

  • German language is essential both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of import processes from the EU and rest of the world is essential
  • An understanding of the variety of documentation needed to import food and non-food items
  • Team lead experience, building and supporting a team through peaks and troughs
  • Ability to bring out the best in your team and leading by example, remaining professional and approachable even under pressure
  • Approaching problem-solving calmly and methodically, with a collaborative ethos
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with employees across all levels of the business
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to see the bigger picture and continuously come up with new ways of improving our ways of working
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a range of business departments to complete a project successfully
  • Good knowledge of SAP Retail or similar retail logistics systems is beneficial
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Process focused with attention to detail
  • Comfortable working to tight deadlines and in a pressurised environment
  • Strong organisational skills, experience of creating and owning SOPs, process maps and e2e flows
  • What you'll receive

    This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £41,800 up to £51,700 (depending on experience) with 30 days' holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:

  • Barista Bar, restaurant and free onsite gym
  • On-site Car Parking (including electric charging in each space)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • 10% in-store discount card
  • To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

    includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

    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.

    Refer code: 3130208. Lidl Gb - The previous day - 2024-04-03 05:40

    Lidl Gb

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