Supply Chain Graduate Lutterworth 2023

Supply Chain is pivotal to our business. Joining our graduate scheme will give you the knowledge and hands on experience you need to understand exactly how our products find their way to the supermarket shelves, to the hospitality industry and to our customers overseas.

You will need to be a quick learner, love working in a fast-moving environment, be able to develop first class communication skills and enjoy early responsibility.

About the role

• The Scheme is 18 months in duration and will either be based at our Supply Chain Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire or at one of our six factories across the UK
• It starts on 4th September 2023 on the same date as all our other Graduates (this is key as you all join as a cohort)
• You will start with a two week induction at our head office to gain a broad overview of our company structure and gain an introduction to our brands and values
• You will then start a rotational placement programme which will give you the opportunity to work in a number of different roles
• Placements can be in any of these areas: Demand Planning, Logistics, Forecasting, Customer Supply Chain, Inventory to name just a few.

What will you get from us?

• A fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and exposure in your placement roles
• During the scheme you will attend various off-job training courses that will support your personal development
• You will receive regular reviews and feedback from your line manager - all to help you learn and develop
• You will work alongside experienced professionals and learn on-the-job all of our processes and ways and working. You will be given early responsibility which will give you exposure to key business activity
• At the end of the scheme, we will continue to support your career progression and development, the pace of which will be dictated by two things – your personal capability and potential and the right opportunity becoming available

What will we expect from you?

• A 2.1 (obtained or predicted) degree in supply chain or business management, or another degree with a passion for a career in supply chain
• To take ownership for your own learning and show commitment to the scheme and to the roles you perform
• Team player – we are all in it together here at Premier Foods
• Our graduates play a role in supporting our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy, primarily around being charity/volunteering champions

The package and benefits

• Starting salary - £30,000 per annum
• Attractive benefits package including: 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, employee discount scheme including travel, food and shopping discounts.
• A real community of like-minded fellow graduates
• A Business Mentor
• More than 10 days of off-job development workshops covering such topics as communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Invitations to social events and executive networking opportunities. Our graduates are sociable and enjoy informal dinners and drinks and have the opportunity to attend more formal events such as charity dinners and sales conferences.

A great british food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.