Alright, Prepare to Work Late Hours - Buyer Lidl Employee Review

3.0
Mar 9, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The work was exciting given that you have an opportunity to influence and shape the assortment for a "newer" retailer trying to compete in the US. Most bosses in purchasing are great, some better than others.

Cons

Expect to work a ton, and longer hours. While I was there it seemed like the company was in this vicious downward spiral where people would leave, their work was allocated to people remaining putting more pressure on them, the pressure was too much so they left, which then put more pressure on remaining people, etc. Directors of buying were having to buy categories simply because the turnover was so high. In speaking with people still at the company the pressure has only gotten worse and not better.

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5.0
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Pros

Flexible schedule and good pay for the work

Cons

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3.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are excellent, most people at the peer level are great. Clear performance expectations. Decent cross functional communication

Cons

Company leadership very European and doesn't quite understand the American consumer even after being in the US so long. Unreasonable expectations are the norm. No upward mobility unless you are European or speak fluent German.

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