Supply Chain Graduate Hethel 2024

As a Graduate within our Supply Team, the ideal candidate will be supporting business critical activities, whilst learning and developing key skills and knowledge, within the end to end supply chain functions.

This will enable the successful candidate to contribute towards strategic initiatives, whilst at the same time scoping and delivering initiatives in a fast moving environment and developing their internal network, to prepare for securing a role within Lotus, post this program.

The role involves directly supporting the delivery of our Vision 80 transformation and objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Successfully completing the functional rotations.
• Delivering on the required objectives for each area.
• Developing strong relationships, across the Supply organisation and beyond.
• Supporting the implementation of business improvement projects and product deliverables.
• Developing a deep understanding of Lotus operations and functional responsibilities.
• Reviewing the current processes and procedures, and aiding in the development of improvements, to deliver better effectiveness and/or efficiency within the Supply organisation.
• Actively supporting the aims and objectives of each departmental during assignments.
• Completing all assigned training.
• Developing strong working relationships with functional mentors and rotation managers.
• Maintaining effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to create a sense of community amongst teams at all levels and departments within Lotus.
• Supporting the aims and objectives of each functional department, during the rotational assignments, and contributing towards the success of the Vision 80 strategy, through specific projects and day to day activity.
• Reporting out key achievements.
• Working in a small / medium sized enterprise, undergoing substantial change.
• Being flexible and able to rapidly reprioritise and produce excellent outcomes.
• Travelling across the Lotus UK sites.

Knowledge, skills & experience required

Essential

• Degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject.
• Excellent communication, skills both verbal and written.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
• Valid UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Previous work placement experience within a procurement or logistics environment.

Key behaviours

• Respect: Ability to build strong relationships through a commitment to excellence, treats all colleagues with dignity and respect.
• One Team: Team player, positively contributes to the team discussion, constructively challenges non-collaborative behaviours.
• Ambition: Works with customers (internal/external) to define and work towards a positive outcome, remains positive and resilient during periods of change.
• Drive: Uses their experience and judgement to solve problems and find effective solutions, is proactive and effectively deals with ambiguity in a fast changing business environment.

About Lotus

Lotus Cars is based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK, and is the global headquarter for sports car and hypercar manufacturing operations, the Lotus Advanced Performance Centre and the iconic 2.2-mile test track.

Lotus builds world-class high-performance cars, born out of legendary success on the racetrack including 13 FIA Formula 1 world titles and many other championship honours. In July 2021 Lotus unveiled the all-new Lotus Emira, its last petrol-powered sports car and best-of-breed, and in July 2019 it launched the Evija, the world’s first all-electric British hypercar.

The latest new model from Lotus is the Eletre. Unveiled in March 2022, it has the soul of a sports car and the usability of an SUV. It is pure electric and represents a clear vision of the future ambition of the company.

The ongoing transformation of Lotus, from a UK sports car company to a global performance car business and brand, is laid out in the company’s Vision80 strategy. It states what Lotus will be in 2028 when we celebrate our 80th anniversary. We welcome talented, creative, and motivated people to join us on our journey.

We offer you all the advantages of working for a prestigious high-tech automotive company. You will find a purpose-built facility; with all the tools and equipment you need to do an outstanding job. You will benefit from our fast-paced learning environment and our track record in designing and manufacturing thoroughbred sports cars over the last seven decades.

What we offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working.
• Half day finish on a Friday.
• 6% pension contribution.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company.
• Private Healthcare.
• Group income protection, based on length of service.
• Paid time off for medical appointments.
• Family Friendly policies
• Disturbance allowance.
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

We reserve the right to close this role early if a high volume of applicants is received.