Supply Chain Apprentice SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED

As a Supply Chain Apprentice, you’ll ensure resource balance for materials, components, and finished products to effectively meet customer’s needs. You’ll learn how to manage supply risk, attend suppliers' meetings, and provide feedback for continuous improvement in supplier performance.

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Closing date: 15 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£20,000.00

Voluntary Benefits, annual salary review, Company performance bonus scheme.
Working week

Monday to Friday - 7.5 hours per day (start and finish times to be agreed with the line manager) including time to study/attend off the job training.

Total hours per week: 37.5
Expected duration

21 Months
Possible start date

09 Sep 2024
Date posted

15 Apr 2024
Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number

VAC1000244227
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

Assist in the coordination of end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather and analyse data related to demand forecasting, supplier performance, and inventory levels.
Support the implementation and improvement of supply chain processes and systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Assist in monitoring and optimizing inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability while minimizing excess.
Participate in supplier relationship management activities, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and performance tracking.
Contribute to the evaluation of transportation and logistics providers, optimizing transportation routes and minimizing lead times.

The training you will be getting

You will achieve a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification in Procurement and Supply Assistant standard.
Off the job training will be online.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

After successful completion of your apprenticeship, there will be opportunities to grow your career within a manufacturing plant environment within a global organisation.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

Things to consider

You must not have an apprenticeship in a similar subject. Due to UK government apprenticeship funding rules, you must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years and have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status.

About the employer

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. Our mission is to be your digital partner for sustainability and efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire life-cycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

Employer

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED

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Address

Stafford Park 5 Telford Shropshire

TF3 3BL

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Training

Training provider

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

training
qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Procurement and supply assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

Applications and first stage video interviews will be managed by our agency provider GetMyFirstJob. Successful candidates will then be invited to an Assessment Centre with the team at Schneider Electric.