TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 18-24 month Graduate Specialist Program in Logistics/Supply Chain with permanent employment.
- Gain experience across Logistics, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Procurement departments.
- Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering).
- Based in Birmingham, UK, with potential international placements.
- Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About the Role
This program offers a career start in an internationally successful company. Over 18-24 months, you will rotate through specialist departments in our Birmingham plant and potentially abroad, tailored to your development.
What You'll Do:
- Gain in-depth insight into the logistics function, with potential placements in Logistics, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Procurement.
- Undertake technical and project tasks, alongside operational and strategic responsibilities.
- Experience our diverse product and service portfolio, and learn about the Logistics and Supply Chain business and internal development processes.
- Design scalable logistics processes to support business growth.
- Provide key support to audits and revalidations.
- Support supply chain teams in maintaining high product availability.
- Collaborate with suppliers on innovations for products, supply chain, or service workflows.
- Maintain accurate records, set up new lines, manage demand planning, and handle stock transfers.
- Work on projects for inventory and cost reduction measures.
- Deliver measurable improvements in cost, productivity, and service.
- Process concessions for logistics issues.
- Conduct range reviews, data tracking, and price comparisons.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business and/or Engineering or a related field.
- Analytical Mindset: A natural problem-solver comfortable with data to drive decisions.
- Exceptional Communicator: Ability to build relationships and communicate clearly with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
- Proactive & Eager to Learn: A self-starter with a customer-centric attitude.
- Systems Savvy: Experience with SAP or other ERP/CRM systems is a bonus; strong aptitude for learning new software is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Benefits:
- Exclusive mentoring from Senior Management.
- Support from a current trainee during onboarding.
- Networking opportunities across divisions worldwide.
- Flexible start date.
- Permanent employment after the program.
- Flexible worktime options, employee discounts, sports and health opportunities, on-site parking.