Supply Chain Apprentice

You will have the opportunity to gain experience on several key processes to create a well-rounded supply chain knowledge, including:

Procurement process:  From sourcing services &/or materials through to contract and supplier management, including policies and legislation.

Learn and apply best practices in demand planning, scheduling, stock management, warehouse & distribution (Cash, distribution cost elements).

Learn to forecast using machine learning software and reporting in Power BI to improve forecast accuracy.

Collaborate with teams to ensure the smooth flow of products from raw material to finished modular buildings, ensuring we meet customer demands and regulatory requirements, underpinned by Health & Safety and quality.

Use data to support decision making and recommend improvements (KPIs: inventory, forecast accuracy, plan attainment, customer service, supplier performance).

Participate and coordinate projects related to cost & waste reduction and other improvement projects which will include exposure to continuous improvement principles.

Document Standard operating procedures based on best practice.

Training:

You will be supported through a structured in-house development programme and a range of virtual classroom-based workshops supported by our learning provider.

Throughout the duration of your apprenticeship, you will be appointed a workplace mentor to support you with your learning. 

Training Outcome:

We have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry-recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto having successful careers elsewhere.

Our workplace culture will allow you to pick up not only the knowledge and skills to be used in your future career but also experience working in a professional but relaxed environment that will give you the confidence to excel in your role and develop as a professional.

We truly believe that we put our people at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the job security and development opportunities that are rare in the current climate, so why not join us, and be a part of our continuing growth and success? With exciting future ambitions, we couldn’t think of a better time for you to join us!

Employer Description:
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction. Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries with our head office and primary manufacturing facility located in York UK. As an equal opportunities employer, Portakabin is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 36.25 hours. We operate a flexible working approach, allowing start times from 7am - 10am and finish times from 2:30pm - 6:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative