Supply Chain Practitioner Apprentice

As a Supply Chain Practitioner Apprentice, you’ll support the smooth flow of materials and information that keep our manufacturing operations running. You’ll work closely with engineers, production teams, and suppliers while learning how a modern supply chain functions from end to end.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with planning and scheduling materials needed for manufacturing and engineering projects Help track stock levels, update records, and ensure materials are available when required Support communication with suppliers to follow up on orders, deliveries, and lead times Work with engineering teams to understand changes to parts, drawings, or build requirements Contribute to problem‑solving activities when supply issues arise Learn how to use ERP/MRP systems and supply chain tools to manage data and workflows

What You’ll Learn:

How materials move through a manufacturing environment How to read basic engineering information such as BOMs (Bills of Materials) Supplier management, purchasing processes, and logistics fundamentals Inventory control, forecasting, and continuous improvement techniques Communication and teamwork skills across engineering, production, and procurement

The main contacts throughout the apprenticeship will be Supply Chain Manager and the Apprenticeships Manager plus Skills Coach and Tutor support from the Training Provider (SR Apprenticeships).

Training Outcome:

Progression to full time permanent employment in the Supply Chain department.

Employer Description:

Cooper is a global company with representation in every continent and an international reputation for excellence in the design and manufacture of split bearings.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8 hrs (08:00 to 16:30 with 30min unpaid lunch break). Friday, 5hrs (08:00 to 13:00 and age dependant break).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Time keeping skills,Keen to learn,Supply chain interest,Manufacturing interest,Engineering interest