Industrial Placement - Aftersales / Supply Chain Management

Bentleycareers; Crewe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £25,500

Hybrid working

Mentorship from Early Careers team

35 days holiday

Pension contribution 10%

Job summary

Bentley Motors in Crewe offers an Industrial Placement in Aftersales / Supply Chain Management. You will help maintain a reliable parts supply to our global retailer network from our Crewe HQ, negotiating with senior leaders and contributing to profitability targets.

The role includes developing supplier performance metrics, cost optimisations, and process improvements. The placement runs Aug 2027–Aug 2028, with a hybrid working arrangement, starting salary £25,500, and strong learning

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:1 in Purchasing, SCM or Economics.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of the placement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a reliable supply of parts to Bentley’s global retailer network.
• Develop experience negotiating with senior business leaders while supporting profitability targets.
• Support development and improvement of a global supplier base (1,500+ suppliers).
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency in the supply chain.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

2:1 degree target in Purchasing / SCM / Economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Industrial Placement - Aftersales / Supply Chain Management

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027– Friday 4th August 2028
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Flexible Working

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role:

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Take responsibility for maintaining a reliable and uninterrupted supply of parts to Bentley’s global retailer network.
• D evelop valuable experience in negotiating with senior business leaders while contributing to customer satisfaction and delivering against commercial profitability targets.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the development and continuous improvement of a global supply base comprising more than 1,500 suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against delivery schedules, identify critical supply risks, and initiate appropriate corrective actions to improve schedule adherence, maintain continuity of supply, and protect customer service levels.
• Contribute to the optimisation of supply chain costs and commercial conditions by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, deliver sustainable cost savings, and enhance profitability.
• Analyse existing reporting systems and develop improved solutions that identify trends, highlight performance gaps, and support opportunities for operational improvement.

About the Department:

The department is responsible for establishing accurate demand schedules across all suppliers , ensuring they are aligned with business objectives and customer requirements. Working across the end-to-end supply chain, the team translates demand forecasts into clear supplier schedules, monitors capacity and delivery performance, and proactively identifies and manages risks that could affect parts availability. The department collaborates closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Purchasing, Logistics and Commercial teams, to resolve constraints, improve schedule adherence, optimise inventory, and maintain a reliable flow of parts to Bentley’s global retailer network, through effective planning, data analysis and supplier engagement.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or Economics.

Skills required for the role:

• Data analysis and digital skills – Ability to use tools such as Excel, Power BI and reporting systems to interpret demand, monitor supplier performance and identify supply risks.
• Communication and negotiation – Confidence in working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, agree corrective actions and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Problem-solving and organisation – The ability to prioritise competing demands, respond quickly to disruptions and develop practical solutions that protect parts availability and customer service.

What we offer:

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work:

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

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