Supply Chain and Logistics Graduate Programme

Asda Stores Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Colleague discount in store and online

Wellbeing services access (GP, helplin

Employee discounts on services and活動

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd invites applicants to join its Supply Chain and Logistics Graduate Programme in the United Kingdom. This full-time, permanent graduate role offers exposure to forecasting, store openings, and strategic supply initiatives across a leading UK retailer.

The programme embraces hybrid working with regular office presence and site interactions, fostering hands-on learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Commercially aware with a passion for solving problems.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and drawing insights to support decisions.
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships across teams.
• Organised and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with proactive mindset and drive to improve processes.
• Eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and demand planning to ensure accurate stock levels across categories
• Supporting new store openings and seasonal events with tailored supply strategies
• Driving cost-saving initiatives and process improvements across the supply chain
• PMO support ensuring tracking of projects is clear, risks documented, milestone plans agreed and monitored
• Full visibility of the portfolio to senior leadership teams across Asda
• Conduct analysis of warehouse capacity data and use findings to support strategic decisions in meetings and project work
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical projects
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration and deliver on key deadlines

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Recent graduate in Business/Economics/Supply Chain

Job description

Job Title

Supply Chain and Logistics Graduate Programme

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent, Graduate (Fixed Term)

Hours per week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary

Closing Date

27 December 2026

About the Role

Kick-start your career behind the scenes of one of the UK's largest retailers. Gain hands‑on experience across Supply Chain & Logistics and help deliver for millions of customers every day.

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched 15%
• Colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and demand planning to ensure accurate stock levels across categories
• Supporting new store openings and seasonal events with tailored supply strategies
• Driving cost-saving initiatives and process improvements across the supply chain
• Project, programme and PMO support ensuring tracking of projects is clear, all risks documented, milestone plans agreed and monitored.
• Full visibility of the portfolio to circulate to senior leadership teams across Asda
• Conduct analysis of warehouse capacity data and use findings to lead discussions and support strategic decisions in meetings and project work
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical projects
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration and deliver on key deadlines

Candidate Profile

You might be a recent graduate in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or you may have an interest or experience in a retail, logistics, or planning environment. Either way, you’re excited by the challenge of working in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment where no two days are the same.

Key Qualities

• Commercially aware, with a passion for solving problems
• Comfortable working with large datasets and drawing insights to support decisions
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships across teams
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Team player with a proactive mindset and a drive to make things better
• Eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, ever‑changing environment

Recruitment Process

If you are successful at each stage, you will progress to the next. This will include:

• A short, blended personality and numerical assessment
• Three quick video interview questions
• A half‑day assessment centre, where you will meet the team and find out more about the programme.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are passionate about creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Eligibility

All candidates must have the continuous right to work in the UK and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement. Asda do not provide sponsorship for our graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

Work Arrangement

You will need to work a minimum of three days per week in Asda House, Leeds. The three day office attendance requirement may vary based on the specific team and its operational requirements.

About Asda

Asda is Reimagining Retail. It’s hard for anyone to imagine how many different career possibilities there are at Asda. Ours is a big business, and beyond the roles you might be familiar with there are hundreds more you don’t often get to see. Because our business is changing we’re creating new roles all the time! So take the time to look around. Once you’ve had the chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best.