National Real Estate Services Associate I - Aldi Inc

Who’s driving the success of one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation? Our National Real Estate Services team. After all, we have an aggressive plan to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022. And this team will support the procurement and development of each location, and work on details as specific as store layouts and fixtures. This is where your skills can drive our success as well as your own.

In this role the National Real Estate Services Associate I will be responsible for purchasing equipment and material to meet our nationwide store count goals. This team works with internal parties and external vendors to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will have purchasing and project management experience and is comfortable managing multiple projects at once. Experience with Microsoft Excel and SAP - Ariba is preferred. The objective of this role is to own the end to end purchasing process for construction projects throughout ALDI US.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $25.25 per hour
Work Location: Dublin, OH
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.

• Cooperates and interacts effectively with ALDI personnel and outside parties through ongoing communication and the exchange of information.
• Works cooperatively with the National Real Estate Office, leaders, co-workers, District Managers, Construction Managers, and store and warehouse employees to generate teamwork and efficiency.
• Effectively communicates information on behalf of leadership, including written and verbal communications.
• Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Communicates with internal and external auditors, as necessary.
• Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department, both in digital and hardcopy forms, as required, and ensures items are archived and disposed of per Company guidelines.
• Creates reports as required to provide information for management decision-making.
• Performs general office support and administrative assistance as needed.
• Utilizes ALDI enterprise software systems such as RE-FX, DMS, and Ariba.
• Verifies proper application and incorporation of decisions reached by the National Real Estate and National Services Offices for administrative procedures and accounting practices. 
• Processes and organizes all Design Approval Packages for the Director NRE Services and NRE Services Project Managers.
• Processes all new bid review projects that are submitted to the centralized bid review team.
• Creates all shelving and graphic layouts to divisional teams as well as place all orders for shelving and graphics.
• Analyzes and summarizes Real Estate legal documents. 
• Serves as backup assistant, as designated by their direct leader, to ensure proper coverage of necessary responsibilities.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. 
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement. 
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of computer components and their function relative to the overall operations of personal computers. 
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in typing and data entry. 
• Ability to utilize computer programs including AIS, AWS, SAP, Store Data, PDM, and SharePoint.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• 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:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

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.