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This role offers the opportunity to join one of the world’s leading consumer goods organisations and gain hands-on experience within a global supply chain operation. You’ll contribute to ensuring high-impact brands reach millions of consumers reliably, efficiently and at scale. The Supply Chain function works at the core of the business, driving end-to-end product availability, operational excellence and continuous innovation. You’ll be exposed to world-class systems, automation, analytics and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, logistics, distribution and retail partners. Key Criteria • Currently studying for a degree with a placement year (priority given to 2028 graduates), • Interest in supply chain, operations, logistics, or analytical roles, • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyse data effectively, • Demonstrated leadership qualities through academic, work or extracurricular achievements, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to manage workload, work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment, • Available for the full 12-month placement (1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027), • Eligible for a shorter 3–6 month placement if graduating in 2026 or 2027 What to Expect During your placement, you’ll gain insight into the full supply chain lifecycle — forecasting, planning, logistics, product launches, promotional execution and customer operations. You’ll take responsibility for real projects that directly impact product flow, commercial performance and retailer experience. Examples of placement work include: • Leading supply chain project work for new launches or promotional initiatives, • Analysing key data to support forecasting, planning and performance insights, • Optimising processes across distribution, logistics and inventory management, • Acting as a supply chain partner for major UK retailers, • Using advanced analytics and automation tools to improve efficiency From day one, you’ll work within a diverse and collaborative team, receiving structured training and ongoing support from experienced mentors. What You Will Gain • Real impact: Ownership of genuine business projects with measurable outcomes., • Training & Development: Formal training, on-the-job learning and daily coaching from experienced supply chain professionals., • Competitive Benefits: £31,500 annual salary, double-matched pension, health insurance, stock scheme and a flexible benefits fund., • Career Pathways: High-performing interns may be offered a full-time graduate role after completion of their degree. Eligibility • Intended for students graduating in 2028, completing a placement year as part of their degree., • Applications also welcomed from students graduating in 2026 or 2027, or recent graduates, for short placements., • Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in supply chain, operations or business processes.