Trainee Supply Chain Manager - Elevation Programme

Frasers Group; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retailer in the UK is offering a fast-track development opportunity through the Elevation Programme. This role focuses on building future leaders within Supply Chain and Commercial functions. Participants will gain hands-on experience in product lifecycle management, demand forecasting, and supplier negotiations. Senior mentorship is a key component, alongside training programs to enhance commercial skills. Ideal for those looking to accelerate their career in a high-volume retail environment.

Benefits

Mentorship from senior leaders

Leadership and Management Training Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain functions is desirable.
• Ability to analyze performance data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication skills for supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product lifecycle from design to delivery.
• Manage production schedules and logistics.
• Optimize supply chain efficiency through data analysis.

Skills

Supply chain management

Demand forecasting

Operational problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Elevation Programme is a fast-track development opportunity designed to build future leaders within our Product, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions. You will gain first-hand exposure to how a high-volume, global retail supply chain operates from factory floor to customer. This programme offers a unique opportunity to influence product performance, availability, and profitability for the UK's largest sports retailer by working directly with our sourcing and manufacturing partners. What You'll Do Year 1: Supply Chain Foundations You will work closely with multiple factories that manufacture products for our brands, gaining full ownership of the product lifecycle, including:

• Have insight into product design, development, and factory onboarding
• Demand forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimisation
• Managing amendments, production timelines, and logistics flows
• Quality control, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Reviewing performance data to optimise categories and improve supply efficiency
Factory partners attend weekly trading and performance reviews at our Shirebrook HQ, giving you regular exposure to commercial trading decisions, supplier negotiations, and operational problem-solving. Year 2: Specialisation & Scale Building on your foundation year, you will specialise in a defined area of the supply chain (e.g. sourcing, planning, production, or category optimisation), while gaining exposure across additional brands and product categories within the Group. To accelerate your progression into leadership roles within Supply Chain and Commercial teams, you will receive:
• Early access to our Leadership & Management Training Programme
• Direct insight and mentorship from senior leaders across Frasers Group
• Structured development focused on commercial acumen, data-led decision making, and supplier management