Distribution Controller Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking a distribution controller apprentice for our Materials Distribution Centre in Cramlington, to co-ordinate and control the distribution of RENOLIT UK Ltd products to its global customer base, ensuring delivery performance meets cost, quality and service parameters.

Wage

£15,500 a year

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Training course

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

Hours

9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am - 3pm on a Friday.

35 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 23 June 2025

Duration

2 years

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

Communicate with customer services to ensure the correct and timely release of sales orders to both global markets. Prepare, process pick notes / labels and update appropriate daily loading plans
Use of SAP/COAGO system to confirm picks, update stock records and produce despatch notes
Ensure deliveries arrive at customers on time and in full, and progress chase where necessary
Arrange and schedule transport to deliver shipments in line with customer requirements
Check and authorise freight invoices within the scope of authority
Investigate and report conclusions concerning any issues while goods in transit. Liaise with both CCT and Transport providers to establish the facts and, where necessary, rule on whether a claim is appropriate. Following claims through to the conclusion
Purchasing Administration Support; converting purchasing requisitions into orders
Provide cover for team members within the distribution department as and when required
Update spreadsheets daily for pallets/racks shipped by destination
Provide monthly data detailing special deliveries, frequently visited destinations, areas for concern etc.
Collate and /or extract data to produce performance measurement reports

Where you'll work

Station Road
Cramlington
NE23 8AQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

ZENITH PEOPLE 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

Working towards Supply Chain Practitioner Level 3 apprenticeship standard. Training will take place at employer's site.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Customer care skills
Initiative
IT skills
Logical
Number skills
Organisation skills
Physical fitness
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

Canteen - Company Pension - Onsite parking - Employee discount

About this company

RENOLIT is renowned worldwide for its technical excellence, modern product design and cooperative service: our products refine surfaces, seal, protect, stabilise and offer many other advantages. As an international, independent family-owned company, reliable business partner and employer, our ultimate goal is to ensure the company's long-term success. With decorative, high-quality and sustainable plastic products, we create clear added value for our customers and improve the quality of life for many people.

After this apprenticeship

Further Internal training and development as well as opportunities for internal vacancies

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