To help save our customers green, we need an amazing team who knows all about it. Our National Finance & Administration Services department oversees the management of the critical resources and infrastructure that our people need to get the job done at every level. This service department is designed to make sure our retail divisions and executive leadership receive the support they need to run a successful operation. Within Finance our teams include: Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Tax and Treasury.
Seeking a highly motivated person to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing the competencies of our employees by developing and delivering training programs relating to the Ariba procurement software that align with our company's core values. You will be responsible for design and development of training materials, as well as conducting training sessions with users in all areas of the Aldi business. The role requires the ability to learn and apply procurement policies and Ariba procedures in an ever-changing environment. The ideal candidate would possess previous software implementation training experience and a flare for engaging and maintaining the attention of the trainees. Training will be conducted in Teams meetings and in person with some US travel required. You will collaborate with various stakeholders (National Finance, Procurement, Business Operations teams) to teach effective non-merchandise controls, processes, and analytics.
Position Type: Full Time
Starting Salary: $77,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $80,000 | Year 3 - $85,000
Work Location: Naperville, 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).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Delivers and facilitates timelines and project content and holds regular collaboration sessions with business stakeholders to provide updates, as well as documents any feedback from the business.
- Supports projects according to the position’s objectives upon their direct leader’s request.
- Conducts review of assigned project topics to determine best practices and anticipated impact of the project.
- Communicates and informs leader of issues, status, and results of assigned tasks in a timely fashion.
- Analyzes working procedures with the objective to identify best practices and improve efficiencies.
- Recommends action or treatment with respect to project objectives.
- Identifies improvements to standard processes that require investigation and partnership with other departments.
- Serves as a subject matter expert to support the impacted end users.
- Analyzes large amounts of data via MS Office tools.
- Assists their direct leader in implementation and rollouts of large-scale projects.
- Develops and executes plans for smaller scale projects.
- Communicates status effectively and creates required project deliverables including project plans, feasibility studies, executive summaries, cost/benefit analyses, training materials, procedure documents, and rollout materials.
- Identifies project issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate.
- Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
- Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to learn new applications and apply that knowledge to advancing the Company's objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in person and on Teams meetings.
- Ability to make Ariba concepts relatable and relevant for a diverse group of ends users at every level of the business.
- Flexibility in adapting presentation methods to ensure comprehension.
- Ability to design, develop, and conduct training programs and curriculum.
- Possess creativity and attention to detail, abilities critical in delivering impactful training sessions.
- Able to recognize training opportunities and provide action plans accordingly.
- Identify gaps in existing training materials and suggest changes.
- Passion for learning and development.
- Patience and calmness for working with end users.
- Understands cost/benefit analysis.
- Strong skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field required.
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
- Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
- Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
- Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
- Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
- Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
- Domestic travel required.
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
- 401(k) Plan
- Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PerkSpot National Discount Program
In addition, eligible employees are offered:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
- Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
- Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.