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    4. Operational Management (Logistics) Graduate Scheme Newtownabbey 2023
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    At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail and Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2022.

    We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.

    Our placement opportunities are designed to develop today’s talent for the future. Students who obtain a place with us will complete a 12-month intensive learning program, supported by senior leaders and business specialists, positioned within one of our key organisational departments.

    A look into the role

    Henderson Wholesale supplies over 450 SPAR, EUROSPAR, ViVO and ViVOXtra stores across Northern Ireland from its warehouse in Mallusk and provides support for independent retailers who trade under one of the Henderson Group brands.

    The purpose of this operational management graduate scheme is to help the successful candidate in the busy world of logistics management by gaining first hand experience in leading a team. You will work rotations across several functions within the logistics department, giving you a range of different experiences to aid your personal and career development, and support you to fast track to management level with a clear pathway.

    This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual seeking to develop their project management skills and business acumen to the highest level, with one of N.I.’s largest and most varied employers. As Logistics Graduate you will:

    • Train in shift management – learning how to make operational decisions and lead a large team of operatives
    • Take the lead on a project to demonstrate the delivery of tangible results
    • Take part in continuous improvement initiatives, making business efficiencies and service enhancement programs
    • Gain experience in all elements of warehouse operations
    • Support end to end process mapping and warehouse design roll out
    • Gain knowledge of warehouse management system design scoping

    Skills for Success

    Minimum Criteria 

    • A minimum 2:1 degree qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering/business/I.T. or supply chain discipline
    • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
    • Full UK/EU Driving License

    Attributes you’ll need 

    • Excellent communication and influencing skills
    • Demonstrable ability to approach tasks methodically
    • An aptitude for teaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing

    Desirable 

    • Experience working as a team leader
    • Warehouse Management Software experience
    • Previous work with root cause analysis
    • Experience of working within a logistics, operations management or supply chain environment

    Our Values

    • Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
    • Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
    • Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
    • Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

    The Reward

    Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

    Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group.

    The successful applicant will be working 36.5 hours per week. The role will require temporary weekend and nightshift work and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

    Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Monday 27th March 2023. We are an equal opportunities employer.