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Daily Sustainability Job Post
ALDI
Director of Corporate Responsibility
Batavia, IL
For more details and to apply, please visit:
https://careers.aldi.us/job/-/-/61/27134599264
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Position Overview:
We’re ALDI, one of America’s favorite grocers. We’ve grown a lot in the past few years, expanding our reach and customer base all around the country. Whether it’s in customer service or our exceptional products, we owe our success to the efficiencies we create in every corner of our company and the people at each level who make that happen.
Ready to lead an award-winning team? As an ALDI executive, you are responsible for driving and implementing the key initiatives that keep our customers happy and ensure our business model evolves with the needs of the company. Immerse yourself in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with our growing and thriving organization.
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Batavia, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 2 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 2 days per week; work in-office at least 3 days per week)Duties and Responsibilities:
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Batavia, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 2 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 2 days per week; work in-office at least 3 days per week)Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Recruits, relocates, and recommends qualified employees for their team; determines the appropriate training methods/courses for new hires.
• Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization, to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to assure mutual understanding of desired results; resolves internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement.
• Recommends actions and initiatives to the direct leader with respect to further developing the Corporate Responsibility strategy and the Corporate Responsibility Principles of the company.
• Advises about membership in Corporate Responsibility associations and on stakeholder engagement.
• Keeps the direct leader informed about new internal and external developments in the Corporate Responsibility area.
• Supports national and international departments in the development and implementation of goals.
• Communicates and collaborates with national and international Corporate Responsibility departments.
• Coordinates with communications teams to develop internal and external Corporate Responsibility Communications.
• Coordinates with key stakeholders in the business to implement cross-departmental Corporate Responsibility initiatives.
• Coordinates with key stakeholders in the business to implement cross-departmental Corporate Responsibility initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with national and international Corporate Responsibility goals and keeps leadership informed of progress.
• Consults with executives on the development of their team’s strategy.
• Makes recommendations to executives on how to improve, design, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices.
• Consults with executives on the development of their team’s strategy.
• Makes recommendations to executives on how to improve, design, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices.
• Manages external consultants.
• Liaises with directors in other ALDI countries to facilitate the sharing of best practices.
• Analyzes market and societal developments in the Corporate Responsibility area and proposes new strategies.
• Represents the company in Corporate Responsibility associations and initiatives.
• Develops and oversees national and international roadmaps.
• Directs their team by ensuring that all projects and tasks meet business needs as well as expectations for quality and service.
• Establishes team objectives that align with the overall company strategy.
• Participates in National and Specialist Committees as required to establish best practice and business consistency.
Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.
• Managing Self: Seeking feedback, reflecting upon personal behaviors and looking for growth opportunities. Displaying composure, resilience and a positive approach to work.
• Communicating with Impact: Communicating clearly and effectively in written, non-verbal and verbal communication to inform, inspire, motivate and influence. Appreciating the importance of listening, empathy and respect.
• Cooperating with Others: Creating and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Actively consulting, managing conflict and appreciating alternative perspectives and cultures.
• Leading People: Fostering a cooperative leadership style that empowers and motivates. Providing clear expectations and direction. Developing people in their roles and supporting future growth.
• Driving Decisions and Results: Showing ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently and taking responsibility for results. Pursuing goals and taking initiative. Using market awareness to better meet the customers’ needs (internal and external).
• Managing Change: Demonstrating flexibility and embracing changes to adapt to shifting business needs and emerging technologies. Identifying opportunities for business improvements. Effectively implementing changes in alignment with business goals.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems and services of the company.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports.
• Understands cost/benefit analysis.
• Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of products and services of the company, and understands the impact of process changes on the organization.
• Understands, recognizes, and effectively manages challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency.
• Knowledge of accepted industry standards and best practices for sustainability initiatives.
• Analyzes and resolves complex issues.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure, and managing multiple projects and priorities at a time.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ability to manage conflict, evaluate work performance and motivate behavior change among direct reports when necessary.
• Dynamic leader with experience implementing sustainability initiatives.
• Dynamic leader with experience implementing sustainability initiatives.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive external experience in Corporate Responsibility (required), and retail operations or at least 4 years of relevant experience at ALDI.
• DMD, PM, Expat or Special Assignment experience is preferred for District Manager candidates.
• Completion of the ALDI LEAD program (for internal candidates) or equivalent combination of external leadership experience and training required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, or a related field preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are 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:
• International & Domestic travel required.
• Up to 5%.
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
- 401(k) Plan
- Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program
In addition, eligible employees are offered:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer
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.