Summary

With over 6,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

The Supply Chain department manages all aspects of our instore layouts – from product group layouts to item specific placements in all our stores. Being part of this team means playing a fundamental role in how our business operates.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with previous leadership experience within a multinational to join our Supply Chain Department. As the Layouts Manager you will be responsible for the strategic, operational and personnel management for the Layouts Team. The Layouts Manager will report to the Supply Chain Director

What you'll do

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  Strategic and operational management of the Layouts Team for Lidl Ireland and Lidl Northern Ireland
• Developing, motivating and guiding the Layout Team of employees, ensuring they have the skills, resources and management supports to perform their tasks to the best of their abilities
• Ensuring that the Layout Team deliver high standards of work while maintaining compliance and accuracy in meeting their daily, weekly and monthly operational targets and Key Performance Indicators
• Maintaining reliable and dependable business support and creating resolution channels to ensure all our existing and planned products can be accommodated in the most productive manner for our Operations Teams.
• Continuously identifying areas for improvement, to work processes and existing layouts within the department by using business case creation, presentation and execution of projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Creation and maintenance of Assortment Layouts
• Creation of the weekly Assortment Update Memo
• Working closely with our Assortment Team and the Purchasing Department on new listings
• Analysis of layout performance
• Involvement in new store openings
• Projects related the above and other associated areas

What you'll need

• 
  2.1 Third-level degree in any discipline required
• Minimum 3 years management experience within a multinational or similar commercial environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent presentation, communication and time management skills
• Flexible with the ability to work under pressure
• Highly proficient in general enterprise applications including Microsoft Office
• Excellent project management skills with an ability to set and achieve goals, meet deadlines and multi-task

What you'll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• 
  €65,000 rising to €85,500 after 4 years
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Company Car (Optional)
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after six month’s service
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• On-site gym and canteen