Supply Chain Apprenticeship

Summary

Working within our PACCAR Parts division you will gain experience working within various business functions including continuous improvement, distribution center operations, customer service, materials and logistics.

Annual wage

£17,924 a year

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33 days of holiday (which includes statutory holidays); a pension scheme and medical support schemes.

Training course

Supply chain leadership professional (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

08:00 - 16:15 Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 15:20 Friday

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

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

With a keen, demonstrable interest in logisitics and supply chains, you will be eager to learn and be able to adapt to a changing environment. With the ability to use your own initiative, you will take co-responsibility for your development within the business and help shape your future career.

You will combine your university degree with practical experience gained whilst working “on-the-job” throughout the various structured rotations. The knowledge and experience which you will gain will equip you with the necessary skills and abilities to undertake a wide range of supply chain focused roles.

Where you’ll work

Croston Road

Farington Moss

Leyland

PR26 6LZ

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

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Supply chain leadership professional (integrated degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Determine benefits of insourcing, offshoring or outsourcing
Gather, analyse, interpret and use data from across the supply chain to propose and make effective decisions
Source and plan optimal transport solutions
Actively integrate and use data across enterprise lines
Develop differentiated supply chain strategies aligned to relevant business unit or function to achieve long-term sustainable growth
Use end customer insight to design and evaluate end-to-end supply chain networks
Use current market and product information to influence and challenge supply chain network design
Leverage, and capitalise on, supply chain assets to deliver financial targets
Drive cost efficiencies and service level improvements through the distribution network
Practise in a sustainable and ethical way all sourcing and buying decisions
Control information and material flow on-time and in-full
Apply relevant inventory control techniques and tools
Articulate ways to minimise costs and deploy Lean principles while optimising service
Introduce strategies for managing inventory optimisation and rationalisation across the extended supply chain
Implement change in the supply chain in response to changes in production, scheduling and demand
Collaborate with manufacturing functions to meet criteria of quality, time and continuity
Manage distribution and logistics networks, inbound and outbound
Evolve alternative supply chains to ensure resilience and continuity of supply
Design activities for receiving, put-away, storage, replenish, order-picking and dispatch
Identify next-generation software and manage potentially disruptive technologies
Match innovation in IT with business needs including global sourcing and the international trade context
Meet the challenge of technology selection, development, implementation and application
Give guidance on meeting environmental and legal requirements and maintain a high regard for risk identification and reduction, and safety management
Articulate business purpose and values and establish key accountabilities for contract formation and negotiation
Introduce innovative distribution, delivery and return methods while managing risk
Implement the 7 "R's" of sustainability: remove, reduce, reuse, renew, recycle, revenue and read
Maintain the competitiveness of the supply chain
Agree, communicate, collaborate and coordinate supply chain and network imperatives with finance, HR, IT, sales and marketing functions and with key partners
Initiate value-adding strategic and operational processes through effective project and task management

Your training plan

Supply Chain Professional Degree.

Blended attendance on-site at Leeds Trinity and on Microsoft Teams.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade 4)

A Level or equivalent in:

Business Related Subject (grade C/MMM)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Leyland Trucks is the UK’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturing business, producing full range of multi award-winning DAF trucks – the XG+, XG, XF, XD and XB. The DAF XB is also designed by a team of expert engineers at Leyland Trucks. The impressive range of vehicles ensures DAF has reigned as the UK market leader for almost 30 years. DAF and Leyland Trucks are at the forefront of technology – driving forward electrification, autonomous vehicles and cutting edge technology. Leyland Trucks is owned by American company PACCAR, offering global opportunities in a world-class technology business.

https://www.leylandtrucksltd.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Defined contribution Master Trust pension scheme, provided by Aviva. Medical Support Scheme, including dental, optical and outpatient provision. Cycle to Work Scheme. Career & Personal development in a global organisation.

After this apprenticeship

Roles within the wider supply chain including Purchasing, Logisitics & Finance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEYLAND TRUCKS LTD

Ellie Coxhead

ellie.coxhead@leyland-trucks.co.uk

01772625716

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297349.

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Closes on Sunday 2 March

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Company’s application instructions

Candidates are required to complete an application form and if successful will be invited to a face to face interview.

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