Apprentice Supply Chain Planning Assistant

Summary

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Supply Chain Planning Assistant based in Blackburn. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to support the business with general administrative duties as well as other ad-hoc duties defined by management.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.000pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
Duration: 1 Year 4 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Training in the role of Production Planning to enable continuous production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ensuring the plans are formulated to give the most efficient, cost effective production outputs, at the same time making sure the customer orders are filled on time and in full
Running a requirement report & understanding what needs to be made covering various manufacturing methods, processes & machines
Placing works orders onto the system
Putting out daily shortage reports & daily & weekend shift running requirement reports
Sending out daily & weekly reports covering, tool changes & sort priorities
Understanding & operating the production real time monitoring system (Barco)
Understanding and using customer forecast spreadsheets to maintain stock availability for customers
Raising new product codes for finished goods, polymer, masterbatch, packaging used within the manufacturing process
Understanding and monitoring stocks of undecorated products ensuring enough to manage the decorated product order book
General office administration duties
Attend both online & face to face meetings with various levels of the business

Training in other areas of the supply chain function, will be given, this will be but not limited to:

Procurement
Importing of manufactured goods from our sister sites in Europe
Import procedures for polymer, masterbatch & other consumable products used on site
System housekeeping
Usage of the various in house software packages & bespoke computer systems

Where you’ll work

Haslingden Road

Guide

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 2PX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, QCF.
Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 (C))
Maths (grade 4 (C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Initiative

Other requirements

Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.

About this company

We partner with our customers to bring innovative solutions that meet the needs of some of the fastest growing markets, while harnessing the strength of our people around the world to help customers and communities we serve achieve their sustainability goals.

https://www.berryglobal.com/en/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The opportunities in the world of business are endless. Many apprentices start in business administration, customer service or accountancy, which are great stepping stones into lots of exciting careers
You can go on to specialise in a particular field and into management. You will find people who started in administration working in all professional areas and at all levels
If you are good at IT and enjoy working with others, then a Business Apprenticeship could give your career a great start

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Morgan Horne

morgan.horne@t2000.co.uk

0125454659

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279241.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 25 October at 11:59pm)

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