Alimerka is a leading Spanish supermarket chain with a dominant presence in the northern and central regions of Spain, particularly in Asturias, Castilla y León, and Galicia. Founded in Asturias, the company has grown into a major retail player with over 170 points of sale and a sophisticated logistics network that includes its own meat and bakery production facilities. It is recognized for its commitment to local sourcing and fresh products, maintaining a significant market share in its core territories.

Headquartered in Llanera, Asturias, Alimerka offers a wide range of career opportunities beyond retail operations, including specialized roles in IT, data science, logistics, and food technology. For international professionals, the company provides a stable environment within a traditional Spanish corporate structure. While the primary working language is Spanish, the company's investment in digital transformation and sustainable logistics makes it an interesting destination for technical specialists looking to work in Northern Spain.

Founded in 1986 in Oviedo, Asturias, by Luis Noé Fernández, Alimerka began as a single grocery store. Over the decades, it expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become the leading food retailer in the Asturias region and a major player in neighboring provinces.

This job was published 8 months ago

Documentation and Processes Specialist

Alimerka

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Alimerka, we are leaders in the distribution and retail sector, committed to quality and service. Efficiency in our operations, from logistics to the in-store experience, is a fundamental pillar. We are at a key moment of growth and are looking to optimize how we work to become more agile and efficient.

We are looking for a Documentation and Processes Specialist to lead, from the IT department, a strategic initiative: the complete review and modernization of our business and IT processes.

Your objective will be to help us standardize the way we work, ensuring that our operations are efficient, secure, and aligned with best practices and regulations (Quality, GDPR).

If you are a meticulous person with an ability to create order and know how to connect business needs with day-to-day processes, we are looking for you.

Main Functions:

* Map our existing business and IT procedures across offices, logistics, and stores.

* Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, prioritizing based on risk and business impact.

* Write and review procedures to ensure they are clear and easy for everyone to follow.

* Implement a centralized document management system to manage the documentation lifecycle.

* Collaborate closely with all areas to understand and document their processes.

* Serve as a key figure in preparing for external and internal audits and developing improvement plans.

View original advert (Spanish)

En Alimerka, somos líderes en el sector de la distribución y retail, comprometidos con la calidad y el servicio. La eficiencia en nuestras operaciones, desde la logística hasta la experiencia en tienda, es un pilar fundamental. Estamos en un momento clave de crecimiento y buscamos optimizar cómo trabajamos para ser más ágiles y eficientes.

Buscamos un/a Especialista en Documentación y Procesos para liderar, desde el departamento de IT, una iniciativa estratégica: la revisión y modernización completa de nuestros procesos de negocio y de TI.

Tu objetivo será ayudarnos a estandarizar la forma en que trabajamos, asegurando que nuestras operaciones sean eficientes, seguras y estén alineadas con las mejores prácticas y normativas (Calidad, GDPR).

Si eres una persona meticulosa, con habilidad para poner orden, y sabes cómo conectar las necesidades de negocio con los procesos del día a día, te estamos buscando.

Funciones Principales:

* Mapear nuestros procedimientos de negocio y de IT existentes en oficinas, logística y tiendas.

* Identificar brechas y oportunidades de mejora, priorizando según el riesgo y el impacto en el negocio.

* Redactar y revisar procedimientos para que sean claros y fáciles de seguir por todos.

* Implementar un gestor documental centralizado para gestionar el ciclo de vida de la documentación.

* Colaborar estrechamente con todas las áreas para entender y documentar sus procesos.