Aldi cuts hundreds of UK head office and logistics roles as part of global cost trimming
Summary
Aldi is consulting on cutting up to 150 roles in its UK technology team as part of a global effort to reduce costs and centralise work. The cuts follow earlier reductions in finance, administration and buying, while store jobs remain unaffected. Aldi’s UK sales rose 0.4% in the 12 weeks to 1 November, and its market share fell by 0.1 percentage point year on year.Key Facts
- Aldi is consulting on the loss of up to 150 technology roles in the UK.
- The company cut 103 jobs in finance and administration earlier this year and nearly 20 roles among buying directors.
- Aldi said store jobs are not affected, though it has reduced the number of regional managers slightly.
- Aldi is outsourcing finance, procurement and administration work to India and other countries under a deal with Genpact.
- Sources said Aldi is expected to begin consultations on payroll redundancies in the coming months.
- Aldi said it invested £300m in lowering prices on 900 UK products this year.
- UK sales rose 0.4% in the 12 weeks to 1 November, while Aldi's market share fell 0.1 percentage point year on year.
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