About the Role
We’re looking for a Graduate Junior Supply Chain Assistant to join our team in Nottingham, supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our end-to-end supply chain.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early career professional to gain hands on experience in stock management, supplier coordination, and supply chain reporting. Working closely with our wider operations teams, you’ll help ensure products are delivered to customers on time and in full, while supporting continuous improvement across processes and systems.
This is a varied and fast paced role where you’ll build strong foundations in supply chain operations, with real responsibility and exposure from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day stock control processes, ensuring clear visibility of inventory across product ranges
- Monitor stock levels, including out-of-stock, low stock, excess, and slow-moving items
- Assist with demand forecasting by reviewing trends, supplier data, and system recommendations
- Maintain and update key data such as lead times, reorder points, and supplier information
- Help track forecast accuracy and contribute to improving stock availability
- Monitor stock alerts and communicate risks or required actions to stakeholders
- Build effective working relationships with suppliers to support delivery schedules and availability
- Assist in aligning forecasts, production plans, and delivery expectations
- Monitor supplier performance and help identify any risks to on-time, in-full delivery
- Maintain visibility of supplier constraints such as lead times, capacity, and delays
- Support initiatives to improve service levels and reduce errors across the supply chain
- Produce regular reports on stock levels, service performance, and supplier activity
- Maintain and update dashboards, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data
- Analyse trends and highlight potential risks relating to stock or supply issues
- Support improvements in reporting to help drive better decision-making
- Complete general administrative tasks to support supply chain operations
What We Are Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- A degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field – ideal for a graduate starting their career
- Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis)
- An analytical mindset with the ability to identify and explain issues clearly
- High level of organisation and attention to detail
- Clear communication skills and confidence working with different teams
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take ownership
Desirable (but not essential)
- Exposure to supply chain, stock control, or forecasting environments
- Experience with systems such as SAP or other ERP platforms
- Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI or basic SQL
Why Join Us?
- A fantastic entry-level opportunity for a graduate to build a career in supply chain
- Gain real responsibility and hands-on experience from day one
- Exposure to the full supply chain, including inventory, suppliers, and operations
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and process improvements
- Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
- A varied role where you can develop both analytical and operational skills
We understand there’s no one size fits all approach. We’re proud to offer an inclusive workplace where every colleague feels valued, supported, and empowered to be their true self. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate.
Everyone who applies will receive a response.
