Inventory Manager Apprentice –

Type: Apprentice
Region: West Midlands

Logistics is more than getting the product from A to B. At DHL Supply Chain we combine management and value-added services with our customised, integrated logistics solutions which drives resilience, efficiency, improves quality and creates competitive advantage. Our Data Teams assist the operational and Functional Teams in creating meaningful data which allows informed decisions to be made to ensure we are operating with financial and KPI agreed terms.

WHAT KIND OF WORK WILL I DO?

• Working within our Manufacturing Logistics, Automotive site , you will work with a passionate team focusing on the below and many more.
• Meet deadlines to ensure the supply chain is running efficiently and managing unexpected demand
• Forecast customer demand
• Business Improvement Techniques
• Gathering Interpreting and utilising Data in the Workplace Managing Workplace Projects
• Sustainability and Environmental issues
• Procurement and Supplier Management ensuring all inventory is correctly labelled and located in required location
• Inventory is kept in a quality state in order to be distributed

WHAT WILL MY APPRENTICESHIP COVER?

• Meet deadlines to ensure the supply chain is running efficiently and managing unexpected demand
• Analyse large amounts of data to identify key trends and themes
• Help with everyday problem solving activities where small process improvements can have a significant improvement on the rest of the supply chain
• Forecast customer demand
• Business Improvement Techniques
• Gathering Interpreting and utilising Data in the Workplace
• Solving Problems and Making Decisions
• Managing Workplace Projects
• Understand Negotiation and Networking
• Sustainability and Environmental issues
• Procurement and Supplier Management

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

COMPENSATION: £21,000 per annum starting salary. As an Apprentice your salary will increase throughout the programme.

BENEFITS: As part of a growing DHL population, you’ll receive access to a variety of excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, mental health support, and private GP services.

NETWORKS: At DHL we want everyone to be their true selves in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring people feel like they can contribute and that they belong. We primarily focus on 6 key pillars, Ability, Ethnic and National origin, Religion, Gender, LGBTQ+ and Generations and in the UKI we are committed to focus on Educating, Supporting and Celebrating diversity!

WORKING WEEK: 40 hours shift patterns will apply DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE? Join us for a live Insights session where you can hear from our Manufacturing Logistics Team and current Apprentices to ask any more questions you may have TBC to register for the event.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Our application process is simple – you’ll complete an online application form, then take an online strengths assessment, followed by an online job simulation. Provided you meet the required criteria, you’ll be invited to an Experience Day where we can meet you. PLEASE NOTE, WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR OUR APPRENTICE PROGRAMMES AND MAY CLOSE THE VACANCY EARLY IF WE’RE OVERSUBSCRIBED. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED, WE RECOMMEND SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.