Graduate IT Supply Chain Consultant

The Config Team; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Config Team is seeking an Associate Consultant to join their award-winning team. This role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates or those looking for a career change to kick-start their journey in IT and consulting. With a focus on SAP software implementation, you will receive personalized coaching and support while gaining hands-on experience in system configuration and supply chain processes. The company promotes a hybrid working model, ensuring a balance between office and remote work, and offers excellent benefits including private healthcare and structured career progression.

Benefits

Private healthcare

24 days holiday

Life insurance 4x annual salary

Volunteer day

Birthday off

Structured career progression

Fully funded training and certifications

Qualifications

• Recent university graduates or those seeking a career change welcome.
• Understanding of ERP systems and business analysis is advantageous.
• Enthusiasm for IT solutions and supply chain logistics.

Responsibilities

• Engage with high-profile clients to advise on SAP solutions.
• Participate in software implementation projects.
• Receive training and mentorship in ERP solution design.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Analytical skills

Education

University degree

Job description

The Config Team

Discover your potential and change how the world works.

Job title: Associate Consultant

Employment: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Travel: Occasional UK and International Travel

Location: Commutable distance toSkelmersdale, Hybrid/Remote work

Salary: Excellent basic salary, state-of-the-art equipment, private healthcare, 24 days holiday, life insurance 4x annual salary, volunteer day, your birthday off plus more!

The Company:

This is your opportunity to work for an award-winning and Investors In People Gold organisation with a workforce based across the UK, Europe and Australia. We are a leading technology consultancy with a focus on SAP software implementation. At our core, we’re committed to fostering a people-centric culture that values collaboration, employee well-being and continuous learning and development.

As an Associate, you will kick-start your journey into IT and Consulting which offers rewarding and fulfilling work, and where exceptional career progression can be achieved. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, you’ll receive personalised coaching and support whilst upskilling in ERP solution design, system configuration and Supply Chain Planning business processes.

Who We're Looking For:

Whether you're a recent university graduate, have prior SAP end-user experience, or are seeking a career change, our Associate Academy welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and a hunger for growth. Designed to offer meaningful career pathways, our programme is tailored to nurture early careers and provide purpose-driven roles within the SAP landscape.

In your role as an Associate Consultant, your learning and development will be supported by the Academy Programme, which typically takes 12 months, where upon successful completion you will be promoted.

As part of the Associate Academy, you can expect:

• Experiential training and immersive, project-based learning in a supportive environment.

• Soft skills development through our Personal Effectiveness Programme.

• Visiting and engaging with high-profile clients to advise on best fit SAP/ERP software solutions.

• Playing a role as part of a project team on various software implementation projects.

• Working under the guidance of a mentor who will support you throughout the programme.

• Building an understanding of the technical elements of SAP software including testing and configuration.

• Learning to conduct business analysis by understanding client business requirements and translating them into SAP solutions.

To thrive in our Associate Academy, you should possess:

• An enthusiasm for addressing business challenges through IT technical solutions.

• An understanding of the role of ERPs in a business landscape.

• An interest in supply chain and logistics.

• Ability to be customer-focused and a desire to be seen as a trusted advisor.

• A self-starter with great interpersonal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of system and business analysis would be advantageous.

We operate a hybrid working model, which means a mixture of homeworking, office and customer site visits. Successful candidates must possess a driver’s licence, live within a commutable distance of our Skelmersdale, Lancashire office and expect to spend 2-3 days in the office per week. The start date for this role will be October 1st 2025.

More reasons to work at The Config Team?

• Structured career progression and ongoing learning and development with fully funded training and certifications.

• Annual salary reviews ensure your efforts are recognized and rewarded.

• Hybrid working and modern-day working practices.

• European, UK & Australian operations, with business expensed travelling.

• Opportunity to work with globally recognised customers.

• BUPA private healthcare insurance and Life Assurance policy 4x annual salary.

• Wellbeing resources including 24/7 Virtual GP and free counselling sessions.

• Salary sacrifice electric car lease scheme.

• Company-funded charity donation of your choice.

• CSR policies such as a Volunteering day.

• Your birthday off and much more!
  

Our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment built on trust, respect, and integrity, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We strive to create a workplace where all individuals feel welcome, safe, valued, and supported.

We are committed to preventing discrimination of any kind and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. To ensure you can perform at your best during the hiring process, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Together, we make the difference that creates a smile across the whole supply chain, starting with our team.

Find out more about life at The Config Team, visit Glassdoor:

https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Overview/Working-at-The-Config-Team-EI_IE1831019.11,26.htm

For a full job description or if you have any questions, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you.