Supply Chain Assistant - Leeds

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Supply Chain Assistant - Business Internship

near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary: £12,000 (Student) & £18,000 (Graduate) + additional benefit with accommodation & utility costs

Type: 12 month Student/Graduate Internship

Start Date: Jan 2019

Hours: Full time (Mon - Fri)

A leading manufacturer of frozen confectionery products in Europe. Their products consist of Cream Desserts, Cakes and Tarts, National Specialities, Pastry Desserts and Baileys® Desserts, which are all uniquely enjoyable and outstandingly tasty. Their product quality has earned them a whole string of awards and certifications, which are a testimony to their success.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a student/graduate to join our client, a leading manufacturer of frozen confectionery products, as a Supply Chain Assistant for 12 months. This is a great opportunity for a student/graduate who is looking for a internship in order to gain valuable experience in working in a fast paced business environment.

Key areas of involvement

The student/graduate may be involved with some or all of the areas below, flexibility and a can do attitude is required:

* Monitor orders

* Check availability and update product stock

* Volume forecasting

* Tour Planning

* Liaise with Supply Chain to optimise customer service levels

* Regular communication with customers regarding delivery status

* Review of logistics costs against budget

* Use and analysis of customer databases

* Preparation of regular reports on performance, both internal and external

Requirements:

* German speaking (is advantage but not essential)

* Studying or graduated in International Business and Management / Business Administration degree or similar

* An interest in Supply Chain Management

* Very good computer skills (especially Excel)

* Interpersonal and team working skills

* Self-motivation and good organisational skills

* A good sense of humour, a flexible and international approach and the desire to work in a fun but often challenging environment

Plus any other business activities as required.

Benefits

* A wide-ranging and challenging placement in a successful business operating in a tough market environment

* The possibility to gain overall commercial knowledge of our Supply Chain Management as well as the overall business

* Responsibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact on our logistics supply chain

* Above all, the chance to work in a team of motivated, creative and tenacious colleagues who are managing all aspects of a fast growing international business