Supply Chain Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join an advanced manufacturing supplier as a Supply Chain Apprentice. AML specialise in the development of manufacturing solutions for a range of high-profile clients. As an apprentice, you will develop your skills within the purchasing/supply chain department under the supervision of a skilled and friendly team.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 per hour in 1st year 2nd year - 18-20 £10 per hour 21+ £12.21 per hour

Training course

Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday 07.30 - 17.00. Friday 07.30-16.00. 30-minute lunch break.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

1 year 8 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Typical duties and responsibilities will include:

Support the scheduling and coordination of subcontractors, including tracking progress and resolving any issues that arise
Help manage purchase orders: raising orders, confirming delivery dates, and maintaining accurate records
Monitor supplier performance and follow up on outstanding deliveries or documentation
Maintain up-to-date supply chain data in ERP systems and spreadsheets
Provide administrative support to the planning and procurement teams, including filing, reporting, and data entry
Assist in stock monitoring, inventory checks, and general logistics coordination
Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement projects
Communicate quality alerts
Adhering to company Health & Safety Policy and Procedures

Where you'll work

POPLAR HOUSE BUSINESS PARK
POPLAR WAY
CATCLIFFE
ROTHERHAM
S60 5TR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
Use standard operating procedures.
Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
Apply team working principles.
Escalate issues and tasks.
Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Apply quality assurance procedures.
Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.
Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
Use standard operating procedures.
Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
Apply team working principles.
Escalate issues and tasks.
Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Apply quality assurance procedures.
Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.

Your training plan

The course has been designed to cover 32 key areas of knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an effective Supply Chain FMCG Practitioner:

Customer Service
Costing
Procurement
Legislation
Policies & procedures
Planning and Organisation
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Continuous improvement
Problem solving
Project management
Key Performance Indicators

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Standard.

All training towards your apprenticeship will take place during your regular working hours. Training will take place on-site via a combination of interactive online workshops and 1-1 sessions with your dedicated BPIF Training Coordinator, who will work with you throughout your time as an apprentice.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Business Studies/IT/Computer Science (grade 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Limited (AML) is an advanced machining supplier focused on aerofoil and rotative components. We are at the leading edge of machining technologies and are dedicated to delivering efficiency and reduced cycle times for our clients in the aerospace sector. Our advanced milling, turning and 5-axis capacity enables us to machine a wide range of products including bespoke ring, casing, gearbox, aerofoil and aerostructure components. To-Date, we have manufactured components for Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Siemens, Bombardier and are looking to expand out Machining capabilities over the coming year.

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

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship, opportunity to grow and develop in an expanding team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Lucy Kirkbride

lucy.kirkbride@bpif.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327783.

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Closes on Tuesday 29 July 2025

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