Graduate Programme - Supply Chain

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€45,500 per annum pro rata salary

Private employee medical insurance

Flexible start and finish times

City & Guilds/ILM assured programme

Initial training and ongoing developer

Career progression opportunities

One-to-one coaching with a qualifiede

Job summary

Lidl Ireland offers an 18-month City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Graduate Management Development Programme in Supply Chain. You’ll rotate through Supply Chain Planning, Operations, and Stock Management, with real responsibilities that impact availability and waste reduction.

Strong analytical, numeracy and communication skills are essential, and willingness to travel within Ireland is required. The programme provides bespoke training, on-the-job experience, and industry-leading modules, with

Qualifications

• An expected or attained 2.1 Honours Level 8 degree
• Strong analytical skills and numeracy skills
• The ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Strong personal and communication skills
• Motivation and drive
• Flexibility to travel or relocate within Ireland is required
• Full driver's licence is required
• German is an advantage but not a necessity

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy skills

Work under pressure

Strong communication

Motivation and drive

Willingness to travel/relocate within

Education

2.1 Honours Level 8 degree

Job description

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

Training and Development

At Lidl, your career isn`t just a job- it's an investment. We're big on growth, and we give you all the support, structure, and hands-on experience you need to level up both personally and professionally.
As the only City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Graduate Programme in Ireland, our 18-month Graduate Management Development Programme is built entirely around you.

What makes it different?

• Tailored To You: Enjoy a bespoke training plan mapped to your unique skills and long-term career goals.
• Real-World Experience: Get stuck into our stores and distribution centres to learn the heart of our business from the ground up.
• Blended Learning: Experience dynamic, structured on-job training combined with industry-leading modules.

We don't just hire graduates- we build future leaders. Ready to launch yours?

Supply Chain

The Supply Chain Management department is split into three distinct areas:

• Supply Chain Planning (Forecasting & Fulfilment, Fresh Management and International Logistics)
• Supply Chain Operations (Promotional Volume Planning, Delivery Tracking and Lifecycle Management)
• Stock Management and System Rollouts (Automation Projects and Inventory Management)

Supply Chain are ultimately responsible for ensuring on-shelf-availability in stores, while also achieving minimal waste. The Head Office Supply Chain team works strategically to support the Regional Supply Chain departments in achieving their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), focusing on availability, write off control and freshness of product. The department also sets out best practice for regional operations.

What you'll need

• An expected or attained 2.1 Honours Level 8 degree
• Strong analytical skills and numeracy skills
• The ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Strong personal and communication skills
• Motivation and drive
• Flexibility to travel or relocate within Ireland is required
• Full driver's licence is required
• German is an advantage but not a necessity

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €45,500 per annum pro rata
• 20 days holidays per annum pro rata
• Private employee medical insurance
• Flexible start and finish times
• City & Guilds/ILM assured programme
• Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
• Responsibility for and involvement in projects with real business impact
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Bespoke training plan depending on current skills and career path
• One-to-one coaching available from a qualified coach in the business
• A vast array of training and development opportunities from our in-house training catalogue including Leadership Development Programmes
• Masterclasses with renowned business experts
• Director and graduate mentorship programme
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.