Supply Chain Trainee

Find Apprenticeships; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business is seeking a Supply Chain Trainee to kickstart your career. This role involves managing order processes, maintaining reports, and coordinating with teams to ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate should have a recent degree in Supply Chain or a related field and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This is an exceptional opportunity for growth in a dynamic and global environment.

Qualifications

• A recent degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily order-to-cash process, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain and update reports to align system data with inventory.
• Monitor freight arrivals and coordinate timely port collections.
• Partner with warehouse teams to track product availability.
• Support ad hoc projects across the supply chain.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Logistics

Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Quick facts: 95- 100 per day (including holiday pay) Supply Chain Trainee Slough Hybrid: 3 days in the office 12-month contract
Qualifying questions:

• Have you recently graduated with a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications?
• Do you have strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment?

The opportunity:
Start your career with a FTSE 50 business that operates in more than 70 countries worldwide. As a Supply Chain Trainee, you'll step into a global organisation where the scale, complexity, and pace of operations will accelerate your learning from day one. This isn't a back-seat internship-you'll play an active role in ensuring products flow seamlessly from factory to customer, gaining direct exposure to the critical processes that keep a global supply chain moving.
It's an exceptional opportunity to build expertise in one of the most in-demand and dynamic functions in business. You'll learn from experienced professionals, develop highly transferable skills, and set yourself up for a career where supply chain talent is always in demand. If you're ambitious, proactive, and ready to make an impact, this is your first step into a world-class career.
What you'll do:

• Manage the daily order-to-cash process, ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update reports to align system data with real-world inventory.
• Monitor freight arrivals and coordinate timely port collections to prevent delays.
• Partner with warehouse teams to track product availability and deliveries.
• Support ad hoc projects across the supply chain and logistics function, gaining exposure to real-world challenges.

What you'll bring:

• A recent degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• The mindset to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, matrix-style organisation; someone who leads, takes ownership, delivers results, and stays comfortable in a hectic and ambiguous environment.

Final note: No sponsorship or relocation offered.