Lidl Foundation (Lidl Stiftung) — one of Europe’s most powerful and internationally active retail groups — is hiring a talented Supply Chain Consultant at its headquarters in Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In this strategically crucial, high-impact role, you will actively drive the data-driven optimization of Lidl’s international supply chains, proactively resolve logistical bottlenecks, and design intelligent AI and generative AI applications that maximize operational added value across a truly global retail network. If you are a bridge-builder between business and technology with a passion for supply chain excellence, this is the role for you.
About Lidl — International Retail & Supply Chain Powerhouse
Organization: Lidl Stiftung (Lidl Foundation) — internationally oriented, operating across Europe and beyond
Headquarters: Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg — Germany’s industrial and retail logistics heartland
Scope: International supply chain optimization — global retail network spanning purchasing, logistics, and operations
Tech Focus: Generative AI, mathematical models, optimization algorithms, and data-driven analytics at scale
Work Model: Full-time with minimum 3 days on-site per week at Neckarsulm HQ
What Lidl Offers — Above-Average Pay & Real Career Development
Compensation: Above-average pay plus full social benefits of a large international retail company
Personal Mentor: A dedicated mentor from day one to guide your onboarding and answer all company-related questions
Work-Life Balance: Commitment to recognizing diverse employee needs and developing healthy work-life balance solutions
Career Growth: Individual professional development opportunities within a global, collaborative retail and logistics environment
Team Culture: Daily teamwork, mutual appreciation, and a genuine collaborative spirit across international teams
Position Overview
As a Supply Chain Consultant at Lidl’s international headquarters in Neckarsulm, you will serve as the central bridge between business operations and data-driven technology — identifying optimization potential within Lidl’s global supply chains and translating complex business logic into intelligent, scalable solutions. Working at the cutting edge of AI-supported supply chain management, you will run process and requirements workshops with specialist departments, design data architectures, lead test protocol creation, and develop training programmes for super-users and end-users. This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of Europe’s largest retailers uses AI and advanced analytics to transform its international logistics network from the inside out.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Consultant at Lidl, you are not just a logistics advisor — you are an architect of the AI-driven future of international retail supply chains. Every bottleneck you resolve, every AI application you design, and every cross-functional training you deliver directly enhances the efficiency and resilience of a supply chain that serves millions of customers across multiple countries every single day. If you want your expertise in supply chain, data analytics, and AI optimization to make a truly global impact, this is the role that delivers it.
Key Responsibilities
AI-Driven Supply Chain Identification & Optimization
- Identify operational challenges and AI-supported optimization potential within the supply chain through close process and requirements workshops with specialist departments
- Proactively resolve logistical bottlenecks in Lidl’s international supply chain network, leveraging data-driven methods and AI tools
- Continuously monitor global supply chain performance to spot inefficiencies, risks, and high-impact improvement opportunities before they escalate
- Develop and validate AI-supported optimization approaches that deliver measurable added value across Lidl’s international logistics operations
Business Logic Translation & AI Application Design
- Translate complex business logic and process insights into intelligent, data-driven approaches using generative AI, mathematical models, and optimization algorithms
- Act as the central bridge between specialist business departments and IT implementation teams — ensuring requirements are clearly documented and technically actionable
- Contribute actively to the design of the international system and control architecture — covering data sources, analytics layers, and user interfaces
- Prepare structured, precise IT requirements that enable colleagues to implement solutions efficiently, accurately, and on schedule
Test Case Design & Quality Assurance
- Define, create, and implement — ideally automated — test cases and test protocols for new supply chain workflows in close collaboration with interface teams
- Ensure the quality, completeness, and technical robustness of all testing activities across new AI and data-driven supply chain solutions
- Identify and escalate defects, gaps, or unexpected behaviours during testing, coordinating resolution with IT and specialist teams efficiently
- Document test outcomes and maintain clear records of all validation activities for project transparency and future audit trails
Cross-Functional Standardization, Training & Project Success
- Drive project success through cross-functional standardization of supply chain processes across multiple specialist and IT teams globally
- Design and deliver comprehensive training programmes for super-users and end-users to ensure confident, effective adoption of new workflows and systems
- Facilitate clear, productive communication at the direct interface between different specialist departments and IT implementation teams
- Promote a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture that sustains continuous improvement across Lidl’s international supply chain operations
Your Profile — Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Successfully completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification
- Additional qualifications in supply chain management, logistics, or AI/data science are considered a strong advantage
Experience Requirements
- Several years of professional experience in supply chain management, logistics, solutions consulting, or a comparable interface function at the border with data and AI
- In-depth process knowledge in the supply chain and logistics domain — ideally rooted in a large-scale retail or FMCG environment
- Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, technically sound concepts as a solid foundation for IT implementation
Technical & Professional Skills
- Exceptional translation skills and genuine enthusiasm for bridging business operations and data-driven, AI-powered technical solutions
- Excellent communication skills at eye level — with a strong cooperative mindset at the direct interface between specialist and IT teams
- Fluent English skills for smooth collaboration in an international, multicultural context — additional languages are a welcome plus
- Willingness and availability to be present on-site at Neckarsulm HQ at least 3 days per week for effective cross-functional collaboration
About Lidl Foundation — Internationally Oriented Retail Excellence
Lidl Stiftung (Lidl Foundation), headquartered in Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, is the internationally oriented backbone of one of Europe’s most successful and widely recognized retail groups. Operating across purchasing, logistics, and administration at a truly global scale, Lidl is not just a retailer — it is a high-performance operational machine that relies on cutting-edge supply chain thinking, data intelligence, and AI-driven innovation to stay ahead of the market. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Lidl offers a team-first culture where full commitment is matched with genuine appreciation, an above-average salary package, a dedicated personal mentor, and a wide range of individual professional development opportunities that support your career for the long term. Working in retail at Lidl means acting as a team every single day — and being genuinely valued for it.
Ready to Make Your Mark? Apply now and become part of a globally active team that is reshaping the future of international retail supply chains through AI, data analytics, and operational excellence.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain & Logistics Consultants: With several years of experience in international supply chain optimization, logistics systems, or solutions consulting in a large retail or FMCG environment
- Data & AI Supply Chain Specialists: With hands-on experience applying generative AI, mathematical models, or optimization algorithms to real-world logistics and supply chain challenges
- Operations Research & Business Informatics Graduates: With strong analytical foundations and a passion for translating complex business logic into intelligent, scalable technical solutions
- IT-Business Bridge Builders: Skilled at working at the intersection of specialist business departments and IT implementation teams in a fast-paced, matrix organization
- International Retail Logistics Professionals: Seeking a high-impact, strategically important role at one of Europe’s most recognized and successful retail companies in Germany
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