Supply Chain Planning Apprentice

Summary

As a Supply Chain Planning Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience in global operations, contribute to optimising supply chain processes, and support Schneider Electric's mission for efficiency and sustainability.

Wage

£23,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Performance Bonus Scheme

Training course

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

Hours

Monday to Friday, working hours to be confirmed

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 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

Supply Chain Management: Manage daily supply chain issues, ensuring materials are available to meet production targets
Planning & Adjustment: Review and adjust planning parameters, such as minimum stock levels and lead times
Invoice & Order Management: Handle invoice queries, purchase orders, and non-compliant deliveries
Shipping & Documentation: Organise and consolidate the necessary shipping and logistical documents
Shipment Coordination: Coordinate the shipment of goods and manage all associated documents
Stock Management: Take action to resolve product shortages and ensure stock availability
Cross-Department Communication: Communicate with other departments to improve processes and meet customer needs
Supply Risk Management: Help manage supply risks by tracking project priorities and delivery schedules
Supplier Collaboration: Attend supplier meetings and provide feedback to enhance supplier performance

Where you’ll work

Schneider Electric

123 Jack Lane

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 1BA

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

ASTON 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

During your apprenticeship, you will receive two types of training.

On-the-job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, your employer. You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform your role. This will include skills and knowledge that are outside of the apprenticeship but necessary for the job. In addition to ‘on-the-job’ training, they will support you in other ways to ensure your success. Types of support will include:

A comprehensive induction
Mentoring or regular one-to-one guidance
Social enrichment and networking opportunities
Performance reviews
Mental health and wellbeing support
Feedback opportunities

Off-the-job training will be provided by a carefully selected training provider during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% of your working hours (approximately 6 hours per week) completing ‘off-the-job’ training. This is protected time and a requirement for apprenticeship delivery. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard, enabling you to achieve occupational competence.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs to include Mathematics and English (grade Grade 4/C or above)

A Level in:

3 A Levels (grade CCC or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Non judgemental

Other requirements

All applicants must have a permanent right to work in the UK, as Schneider Electric is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About this company

Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress with sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider provides integrated solutions that help businesses grow, using digital tools to improve efficiency and create value for our customers. With over 150,000 employees and more than a million partners in over 100 countries, we stay close to our customers and communities. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion, guided by our purpose of building a sustainable future for all.

Company benefits

28 days annual leave + public holidays. Performance Bonus Scheme. Employee shopping & dining discounts. Flexible working opportunities. Pension scheme. Holiday buy and sell scheme. Various health and wellbeing support options

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to move into a permanent position.
Your learning doesn't stop there! Learn everyday, to stop learning is to stop growing. We are genuinely curious, never done with learning. With Schneider, there is no such thing as knowing it all or having all the answers. We believe in life-long learning.

Every minute of the day brings a new chance to listen, open up our minds, and widen our horizons. We are never too experienced to learn.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASTON UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300655.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 28 March 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Candidates will be requested to submit an online application with our provider GetMyFirstJob, all eligible candidates will be invited to a first stage video interview. Successful candidates will then be invited to an Assessment Centre.

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