Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home, and Personal Care products, with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 3.4 billion consumers daily. Founded in Port Sunlight (Wirral) in 1929 by Lord Lever, Unilever boasts more than 400 brands, including Dove, TRESemmé, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze, Vaseline, Sure, Wall’s, Colman’s, and Pot Noodle.
We aim to create a world where everyone can live well within the planet’s natural limits, guided by our purpose: ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, teamwork, geographic mobility, and the ability to think quickly and strategically to influence our supply chain. We seek applicants with qualifications in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or related disciplines such as Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
This role involves ensuring our brands reach consumers in optimal condition, at the right time and price, through responsible sourcing and efficient distribution. Supply Chain Management is central to our vision of building a sustainable future, impacting every stage from raw material sourcing to product delivery.
Examples include innovating energy-efficient delivery methods, optimizing manufacturing operations, or leveraging big data for sustainable logistics. Our trainees gain hands-on experience, making a significant impact locally, across Europe, and globally.
Note: These skills can be developed throughout the programme.
We champion diversity and inclusion through networks like Proud, Empower, Enable, and Unity, and communities such as Thriving Parents, Carers, and All Inclusion Club. We are committed to inclusive hiring and support wellbeing initiatives.
This is a 3-year programme with various roles across the UK, requiring geographical mobility. Rotations last from 3 to 12 months.
Approximately 10-25% of your time, depending on your rotation.
Unilever is a major FMCG company with brands like Dove, Lynx, Ben & Jerry’s, Sure, Magnum, Knorr, and Hellmann’s. We manage the entire supply chain, from development to distribution, serving consumers worldwide with a global workforce of 149,000 employees.
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