Women in Supply Chain - Degree Level Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

We are thrilled to introduce a new offering to our apprenticeship programmes, our groundbreaking 4-year Women in Supply Chain Accelerator Programme in partnership with MKU and Cranfield University !

Wage: £23,000 a year
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Training course: Supply chain leadership professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 3 years 11 months
Positions available: 5

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

Operations
Customer Relationships
Inventory
Quality & Compliance
Project Management
Finance and Budget Management
Digitalisation
Leadership project

Workshops & Training: Enhance your skills and knowledge through a variety of engaging workshops and training sessions designed to equip you for success.

Networking Events: Attend exciting networking events where you can connect with industry professionals and expand your professional network within DHL Supply Chain and beyond.

Conferences: Stay ahead of the curve by attending key conferences, gaining exposure to the latest industry trends and best practices.

Development Plans: Work with your line manager to create personalised development plans tailored to your career goals.

Performance Reviews: Regular performance reviews to track your progress and provide constructive feedback.

Projects: Contribute to key projects and initiatives that drive business success and operational excellence.

Networking: Continue to build and leverage your professional network.

End of Programme Presentation: Present your learnings, achievements, and future plans to senior leaders at the end of the programme

Transition Planning: Receive support in planning your transition from the programme to a permanent role within DHL Supply Chain.

Where you’ll work

251 Midsummer Boulevard

Milton Keynes

Bucks

MK9 1EQ

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

CRANFIELD 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

Training will take place at a combination of your assigned site for your role and also academic learning on university campus.

Requirements

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
Organisation skills
Team working

About this company

Founded in 1969, DHL is the world's leading logistics company. Our 395,000 people in over 220 countries and territories work every day to help our customers cross borders, reach new markets and grow their businesses. DHL Supply Chain, part of the DHL Group, is the world's leading logistics provider and by joining DHL Supply Chain, you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities to grow

https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-nextgenerationtalent-uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Perks: 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, mental health support, and private GP services.

After this apprenticeship

Offboard into a full time role with DHL Supply Chain.
Career Progression: Clear career pathways and opportunities for advancement within DHL Supply Chain.
Supportive Environment: A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages personal and professional growth.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000301981.

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Closes on Friday 21 March 2025

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