The year consists of 6 months based in Stores where you learn how to use all the equipment and get to a stage where you are managing the team and store As well as 6 months based in Head Office where you are working on projects for the company on a dayt
Tasks Ensure that scheduled code has run correctly and provide reporting support to business where needed Project meetings Streamlining and maintenance of reports to keep them up to date with business needs Elearning Interactions SQL deve
Completely depends on the stage of the year this could be shelf stacking in stores Contacting suppliers who are dropping off at the RDC or could be having a performance management conversation No one day is the same
To assist the store manager in achieving the highest possible sales in their store whilst ensuring an efficient and co operative working environment excellent customer service consistent price change strong due diligence and accurate accounts
Project management support of various IT projects ranging from global business transformation to innovation projects
The first six months involved training throughout the various positions within store This started with learning the ropes as a store assistant culminating with time spent as an Assistant store manager developing your own leadership style The final six
Starts off in store for 6 months then you move to Regional Head Office to carry out project work as well as following your mentor around on their day to day activities
My daytoday role varied immensely During my time in store I would be running the shift cashing up and ensuring all daily checks were done My time in head office I would be visiting stores conducting audits or working for a Director on projects
The role involves entering the business at the base level and through managing a store team gradually gaining an idea of all the skills involved in becoming a full time area manager for Aldi The second half of the business is more project based and you
Store time Understanding the fundamentals of the business Head office Carrying out projects to improve the businesses efficiency given real responsibility throughout Shadowing Area Managers Exploring what the role of an AM involves coach and devel
The role was very changeable and involved lots of different areas of the business During my time shadowingacting as an Area Manager I would often visit 34 stores a day completing shop floor checks and having management discussions with the store manag
Area manager shadowing Store time training from store assistant up to assistant store manager Grading during store time alongside training Area cover cover an area manager and their four stores Project work Christmas trading project recrui
The role involves learning all about store operations within the business gaining excellent insight into the popular graduate Area Manager role You first learn to manage and run a store whilst also shadowing your Area Manager mentor In the second half
Working in a store driving sales and achieving KPIs as well as working on projects that impact the wider business
Reporting assisting on Aldis Health and Fairly Traded policies liaison with international CR teams
Store time can be extremely challenging This largely depends on what store you are placed in as some stores have a reputation for being much harder than others Overall the placement will certainly test your resilience Despite this it can also be enjoy
My University placement at Aldi has been fantastic and I would highly recommend it to other students looking to apply The placement has taught me a huge range of skills that I can now apply to both my final year studies and my future career I have thoro
The placement year offers such a wide variety of experience and exposure Th level of responsibility is unrivalled by any UK placement with stints of training in store and head office working on various aspects such as store operations logistics prope
I loved my placement year The roll is very fast paced and can be extremely challenging at times You are placed out of your comfort zone a lot but here is where I feel like I have grew the most I I was given an insight on every part of the business and
