An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Brand Team on an 18-month FTC.
The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently delivering the design-to-print process for our Exclusive Brands. In fulfilling their role, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with our internal Buying and Quality Teams, and with external stakeholders to effectively manage the process and optimise speed to shelf.
The successful candidate must have a strong track record of delivering projects on-time and to brief. In fulfilling their role, the job holder will deliver creativity, reduce speed to shelf and optimise costs across Aldi’s own label brands.
If you’re always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #TeamAldi today!
Your New Role
*Generate and manage the critical path for all projects within their retail categories
*Create cost estimates for projects
*Brief design and artwork for all packaging product roll-out
*Ensure packaging designs and artwork follow approved brand guidelines
*Manage packaging design approvals
*Resolve delays
*Manage timelines of all stakeholders, liaising with individuals as required to keep projects on track
*Upkeep the Aldi Product Portal daily
*Complete regular status reports
*Chair weekly stakeholder meetings with senior Buying colleagues
*Competitor analysis
*Monthly Agency KPI reviews
*Deliver Brand training to colleagues across National Buying
*Identify cost saving opportunities
*Identify and implement new systems and processes to improve speed to shelf
About You
*Previous experience in as a buyer or within a packaging design role
*Good understanding of the retail pack change process
*Experience with working with suppliers or agency partners
*Passionate about making an impact and embracing of a growth mindset
*Confident, engaging and self-motivated
*Highly organised and excited about joining a fast-paced, forward-thinking team
*Effective communicator with individuals on all levels, with strong interpersonal skills
*Detailed administration skills and computer literate, with great attention to detail
*Strong ability to work under pressure in a calm and pro-active manner
*Project management skills
*Critical path management
*Strong analytical skills
*Creative mindset
What You’ll get in Return
*Salary from £37,545 rising to £43,840
*Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working (Moving to 1 day remote working from January 2027)
*18 month fixed term contract
*5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
*In office flexi-time
*Full training provided
*Pension scheme
*Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
*Company sick pay scheme
*Company maternity and adoption leave and paternity pay after 1 year of service
*Long service rewards
*Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.
*Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
**Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship.
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!