Supply Chain Trainee

TalentForte Recruitment Solutions; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Trainee to join a FTSE 50 company in Slough. This role involves managing daily operations in supply chain processes, maintaining reports, and collaborating with teams to ensure product delivery. Candidates should have a recent degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This hybrid position offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Recent degree in a relevant field.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily order-to-cash process to ensure timely order processing.
• Maintain and update inventory reports in alignment with real-world data.
• Monitor freight arrivals and coordinate timely collections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

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

Job description

Overview

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.