ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course with plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, increasing to nearly 3,200 locations nationwide. The National Data & Analytics (NDA) department at ALDI is committed to driving the development and reporting of nationally relevant data and analytics products, ensuring alignment with the guidelines set by International Data & Analytics (IDA) to meet global standards. In this dynamic environment, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the U.S. data analytics needs while enhancing efficiency, fostering collaboration, streamlining governance, and promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.

Join our dynamic Use Case & Data Science team at ALDI as a Business Data Analyst III! In this role, you’ll transform complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions across the organization. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage advanced analytics tools, and write efficient, scalable code to build big data pipelines, automate processes, and develop analytical solutions. If you're passionate about data, eager to own impactful projects, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of data & analytics at ALDI.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $90,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $95,000 | Year 3 - $100,000
Current Work Location: Naperville, IL
Future Work Location: Batavia, IL (Anticipated October 2025)
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Researches, analyzes and explains current and past activity, expected trends and potential effect of change to support findings and recommendations to clients.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Supports assigned analyses and projects, performs complex analyses with actionable outcomes.
• Maintains a high level of data integrity and takes appropriate action to investigate potential data discrepancies.
• Prepares and reviews more advanced charts, tables, and other exhibits for use in reports.
• Prepares complex reports, statements, working papers, schedules and summaries supporting assigned business projects.
• Assists management with financial planning, budgeting/forecasting, variance analysis and ad hoc business analysis.
• Supports meetings that are integral to the success of the assigned project and analytical workload.
• Serves as liaison between business end users and the various database teams.
• Learns the underlying data attributes, metrics and calculations and strives to become an expert of the data and metrics.
• Helps solve business questions and analytical approaches with internal client teams.
• Initiates new and improved business reporting methods through modeling of data.
• Stays up to date on the various data repository systems used throughout the business.
• Serves as a subject matter expert by providing extensive business and technical analysis based on client needs.
• Writes and executes queries to extract data from source systems (SQL or python).
• Validates data against source systems to ensure completeness and accuracy, and follows up on data issues to ensure resolution.
• Performs complex Extract Transform Load (ETL) activities to modify datasets for analysis.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify data analytics use cases that align with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Conducts research and analysis to understand business requirements, data availability, and feasibility of proposed use cases.
• Develops detailed use case documentation, including objectives, scope, success criteria, and implementation roadmap.
• Leads efforts with data scientists and engineers to translate use case requirements into technical specifications and data models.
• Develops and delivers presentations, reports, and dashboards to communicate analytical findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze and report data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
• Knowledge of financial analysis strategies, data modeling concepts and profitability calculations.
• Proficient in data analysis, statistical analysis, and problem-solving to derive insights from complex datasets.
• Understanding of business processes, industry dynamics, and organizational goals to effectively translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at varying levels.
• Thinks critically and analytically.
• Attention to detail and follows instructions.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Understanding of statistical data modeling principles and methods.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in an analytical role or analytics required.
• Experience using APT applications (Applied Predictive Technologies) preferred.
• Experience working in relational and cloud databases, and building data pipelines for use in analytics projects preferred.
• Experience with prompt engineering and use of generative AI tools for coding and analysis support preferred.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be 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:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

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.