Import Manager (f/m/d)

How You´ll Make Your Mark

Your main tasks in this role are:

At ALDI SÜD’s International Supply Chain Management department, you will be responsible for efficient and compliant import operations and ensure a smooth product flow into the EU
As an Import Manager, you lead and develop a team of professionals responsible for customs clearance processes, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment
You will review and verify import documentation to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and support accurate, efficient customs processing
In your role, you will be responsible for the correct determination of product classifications and customs duties using the HS Code
You will collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders, such as our international buying teams in Europe and Asia, aligning on operational goals and driving forward strategic initiatives
You will define and monitor key performance indicators and reporting structures to support leadership decision-making and meet internal and external compliance and audit requirements
You will actively contribute to international projects aimed at digitising and optimising supply chain processes, enhancing efficiency across global operations
You will identify improvement opportunities and drive the continuous development of existing processes, with a clear focus on cost leadership in import operations

The requirements of the role include:

As an Import Manager, you hold a university degree with a focus on Import Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management
You bring several years of relevant professional experience in import operations, ideally within an international retail environment
You have experience with the implementation or improvement of customs software
You are proficient in working with MS Office
You are business fluent in German and English
You have previous leadership experience and are passionate about managing and developing a team
You are a strategic and innovative thinker with a solution-oriented working style
You are passionate about customs topics, data, IT systems, and process optimisation
Your structured, solution-oriented, and independent working style is complemented by strong communication skills

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
A range of subsidised childcare support options
Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
Subsidised public transport
Bike leasing program to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
All the training you need to excel in your role
Extensive personal and professional development
High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
Collaboration with teams across borders
Private health insurance discounts
Comprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health support
On-site & online sports with Wellpass membership