Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 9-15 month placement in Supply Chain Logistics starting Summer 2027.
- Gain experience in supply chain analytics, KPI analysis, financial reporting, and operational shipment management.
- Requires you to be studying towards a Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or Humanities degree.
- Applications close on 12th November 2026.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Segment in Daventry, UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Development of Supply Chain analytics to make operation performance and trends visible.
- Analysis and interpretation of KPIs to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
- The use of existing business systems to provide analytics and reporting that are capable and repeatable.
- Financial reporting and tracking of spend and project savings.
- Measurement of carrier performance using KPIs and assessment scorecards.
- Operational shipment management through pricing and booking process.
What You'll Need
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Studying towards a Business/Economics/Finance/Supply Chain/Humanities degree.
- Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel and PowerPoint (Access, Visio, and Power BI beneficial but not essential).
- Ability to understand data, problem solve and think innovatively.
- Team player and ability to manage workload effectively; clear communication skills.