International Supply Chain Coordinator

Every year, our trucks travel millions of miles taking products from warehouse to store. Our logistics team navigates all the challenges that come with it. With a dedication to sustainability, you can help them find new ways to keep everything moving smoothly. As we expand, this is your chance to join a team where your hard work is guaranteed to make a difference.

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Work Location:

Batavia, IL

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in‑office at least 2 days per week).

• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for system related or operational improvements to their direct leader.
• Identifies and elevates any factors in the supply chain that inhibit the ability to support the divisions and stores.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Works to maximize asset utilization to ensure full truckloads are being shipped.
• Identifies backhauls and round trip opportunities specific to the In House Carrier store delivery fleets.
• Completes regularly scheduled and ad‑hoc reporting and analysis requests as needed.
• Manages transportation cost to minimize transportation spending while providing on time performance.
• Executes the daily plan by carrying out carrier assignment, tender, track and trace activities in support of on time delivery of shipments.
• Updates and enters operational data within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Coordinates and communicates operational requests for shipments, status, and other ad‑hoc requests for execution with carrier dispatchers, divisions or supplier shipping docks and managers.
• Manages through and provides options for operational failures of carriers, divisions, coordinators and others to execute and deliver on time delivery of freight.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Drives for Success:
  Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the “extra mile” and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
• Focuses on the Customer:
  Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.
• Focuses on Quality:
  Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.
• Manages and Supports Projects:
  Effectively plans, executes and supports project needs to support management and the larger ALDI business.
• Organizes and Executes with Accuracy:
  Leverages a systematic, efficient and organized approach while ensuring quality and accuracy of results.

• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Familiarity with current transportation management tools and systems, including electronic execution within a Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Knowledge of order management and consolidation technology.
• Knowledge of electronic tender track and trace methods (e.g. EDI and Auto Fax), electronic bid management, and associated contract management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of carrier selection, rating, routing, and assignment.
• Knowledge of products and services of the company.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Logistics required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.