Project Manager Stock Movement

Summary

£48,400 up to £64,900* per annum - This isn’t 9-5. This is making the most of every day.

Are you a self-driven, innovative individual with problem solving experience? Are you looking to join a team dedicated to improving on-shelf availability through cutting edge technological advancements and process improvement projects? If the answer is ‘Yes!’, then the Sales Organisation Department is offering a rare opportunity to join us as a Project Manager within the Stock Movement Team at Lidl Head Office.

We are looking for a dynamic, systematic, and self-motivated individual who can work with cross-functional teams to find areas that need improvement, put best practices into place, and promote sustainable improvement to in-store on-shelf availability. The ideal applicant will be motivated to make tangible business improvements and will flourish in a fast-paced work environment, helping to propel the UK's fastest-growing retailer forward.

We have moved to a hybrid working model with a recommended 2 days in the office per week for appropriate Head Office and Regional roles, empowering our teams to choose how and where they work best. We feel it is important that, where possible, weoffer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible and trust our teams to determine the right environments that work most effectively for them.

What you'll do

• Facilitating and monitoring existing projects related to availability and data integrity in stores
• Conducting analysis with a focus on quality assurance and optimisation of sales processes and systems
• Developing goal-oriented solutions and identifying potential for optimisation within projects
• Creating and presenting training materials
• Creating Project Documentation (ARIS, Memos, Guidelines)
• Presenting project proposals and outcomes to Senior Management
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams in our National and International Headquarters, Regional Distribution Centres and Stores.
• Co-ordinating projects across different departments within Lidl
• National and international travel may be required

What you'll need

• Entrepreneurial, with ability to think ‘outside the box’ and to challenge status quo.  
• Capable of interpreting data sets with an analytical mindset and succinctly communicating conclusions
• Ability to translate ideas and concepts into easy-to-understand memos, guidelines, and training materials
• An effective communicator, comfortable presenting at the senior level Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Teams)
• Comfortable with independently solving problems and meeting tight deadlines
• Knowledge of inventory management/auto-replenishment processes desirable but not essential

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 £48,400 with the potential to earn up to £64,900* (depending on experience) with 35 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.