Supply Chain Apprentice

GEM Partnership; Murton; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Gem Partnership is supporting a client in Seaham to recruit a Supply Chain Apprentice. You will assist the Operations Manager and Supervisor with warehouse duties, data collection and reporting to the Supply Chain team.

The role covers inventory management, order processing, logistics coordination and learning procurement processes, supplier relationships and contract administration while working towards the Supply Chain Warehouse apprenticeship standard over 12 months, with potential permanent

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent, grade C or Level 5 in maths and English.
• Willing to work towards Counterbalance and Bendi FLT licenses.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development of inventory management with the goal to control costs within budget, generate savings, rationalise inventory and maximise the working capital available.
• Log and validate supply chain invoices
• Support day-to-day supply chain operations, including inventory management, order processing, and logistics coordination
• Learn to manage procurement processes, supplier relationships, and contract administration in line with regulations and internal policies
• Gain experience in warehouse operations, transport scheduling, and quality control

Education

GCSE or equivalent (maths & English)

Job description

Our client in Seaham is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Apprentice to their team.

The successful applicant will support the Operation Manager and Supervisor in ensuring all Warehouse duties are performed effectively. They will utilise systems and communication tools to collect and gather data for effective reporting for the Supply Chain management team.

Primary accountabilities will include:

• Support in the development of inventory management with the goal to control costs within budget, generate savings, rationalise inventory and maximise the working capital available.
• Log and validate supply chain invoices
• Support day-to-day supply chain operations, including inventory management, order processing, and logistics coordination
• Learn to manage procurement processes, supplier relationships, and contract administration in line with regulations and internal policies
• Gain experience in warehouse operations, transport scheduling, and quality control

Qualifications required:

• GCSE or equivalent, grade C or Level 5 in maths and English.
• Willing to work towards Counterbalance and Bendi FLT licenses.

This is an apprenticeship position. The successful applicant will work towards gaining the Supply Chain Warehouse apprenticeship standard for a period of 12 months. Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role with our client.

We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are operating as an employment agency.