Demand Planner Apprentice

GXO are proud to be recruiting for a Supply Chain Apprentice at their Middleton site in Manchester to start in January 2026. Over two years, you will learn vital skills in supply and demand, forecasting, data analysis and customer service. Alongside on the job training, you will also study a fully funded L3 Supply Chain Practitioner Advanced Apprenticeship which will provide great future career prospects for advancement.

Pay, benefits and more:

The salary for this position is £23,500 per annum Your working week will be Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm 25 days holiday pay (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days You’ll also have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Work as part of a busy team, responsible for ensuring food stocks meet the required level Work in conjunction with buyers and analysts to ensure on time deliveries and accurate forecasting Deliver excellent customer service to the client at all times Report on quality, product or stock issues to set time scales Ensure all company systems are maintained accurately including raising Purchase orders

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and customers Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Office Programmes Experience working with data, including analysis, interpretation, and presentation A keen eye for detail, especially when producing reports and handling data accuracy Ability to work and adapt to a fast-paced environment A strong work ethic with the capability to work on your own initiative and prioritise own workload Ambition and a genuine desire to learn and grow – this is a career and not just a job, and there will be a variety of development opportunities on offer during the scheme and beyond

Training Outcome:

Progress onto higher-level qualifications. 

Employer Description:
GXO Logistics, Inc. is a contract logistics provider. The Company provides its customers with value-added warehousing and distribution, order fulfilment, e-commerce, reverse logistics and other supply chain services to deliver technology-enabled customised solutions. It serves a range of customers in various industries, including food, retail and manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare, defence, industrial, and energy.

Working Hours :
Your working week will be Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm, on site.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience