Graduate Supply Chain Specialist

hysteryale; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling in the Craigavon area seeks a Graduate Supply Chain Specialist to ensure the on-time delivery of direct materials into production while maintaining appropriate inventory.

You will join the Materials team on a full-time basis with hybrid working and contribute to process improvements, reporting, and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• HND/Associates or BA/BS in Business with concentration in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Logistics required.
• Business and Management skills
• Project management
• Communication skills (presentations, written and verbal)
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Order Management/Demand Scheduling: Manage direct supplier package ensuring suppliers meet delivery requirements.
• Process Improvement and Project Support: Participate in or lead tasks and projects to support overall Supply Chain objectives.
• Problem Solving: Deliver analyses and reports to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Reporting: Deliver weekly/monthly cadence metric reports and presentations.

Skills

Business & Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

MS Office Suite

Education

BA/BS in Business (Supply Chain)

HND/Associates

Job description

Job Title

Graduate Supply Chain Specialist

Job Category

Supply Chain Management

Job Description

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names.

As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers' needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.

HYG is looking for an energetic Graduate Supply Chain Specialist who will have a positive influence on the Materials team. This position is accountable for the on-time delivery of direct material into the production facilities while maintaining the right amount of inventory for the part/supplier.

This is a full time position based at our Craigavon location and is available for Hybrid Working .

Key Accountabilities

• Order Management/Demand Scheduling
• Manage direct supplier package ensuring suppliers meet delivery requirements.
• Address/elevate to supplier leadership any discrepancies with delivery schedules.
• Inform/update production management on late deliveries.
• Meet working capital goals within supplier package through various means.
• Process Improvement and Project Support
• Participate in or lead tasks and projects to support overall Supply Chain objectives.
• Participate on internal and external process improvement project activities (i.e. VSM).
• Contribute to and support major Divisional supply projects and/or assignments (i.e., Supply Chain activities, recruitment, Marketing, etc..).
• Problem Solving
• Deliver various analysis to identify potential issues and problems within supply chain with reports for communication.
• Deliver research of best practices (internal/external) to develop efficient and effective ways of resolving problems
• Reporting
• Deliver weekly/monthly cadenced metric reports.
• Prepare presentations and attend meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• HND, Associates or BA/BS degree in Business with concentration in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Logistics required.
• Business and Management skills
• Project management
• Communication skills (presentations, written and verbal)
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.

The closing date for applications is 11 September 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Details

• Job Type: Permanent
• Time Type: Full time
• Work Hours: 39
• Travel Required: Y
• Location: HY EMEA UK Craigavon
• Address: 88 Charlestown Road
• Zip Code: BT63 5PP
• Field-Based: No
• Relocation Assistance Available: No