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Supply Chain & Operations Graduate Programme 2023

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JD Sports Fashion

Jul 10, 2023

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Logistics
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • Ideal qualifications/degrees (minimum grade 2.1):
  • Logistics/Supply Chain Management related degrees
  • People Spec:
  • People person and team player
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Self starter (with support and mentoring)

Responsibilities

  • In the 2 year graduate programme you will rotate in the below 4 key areas/teams:
  • Projects & Development:
  • The development team are currently building two DCs with a new WMS, deploying a new TMS, setting up new customer personalisation services and more – automation, systems integration, people recruitment to name just a few workstreams. Supporting the programme managers to align all workstreams with the integrated business plan gaining knowledge of each respective area.
  • Operations:
  • Learn how to lead people within the DCs…engagement, leadership, productivity and performance are the key deliverables. Full HR training on behavioural and technical skills will be provided before you start but after that it will be down to you to ensure your team are motivated and focused on delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Finance & Planning:
  • Working in the finance function, translate the Merchandising on sales forecasts into operational plans that will drive the Supply Chain resource and cost budgets across all areas; shipping, distribution and transportation. Then report on the respective teams performance against the plan – cost control and productivity analysis. This is £400m+ spend per annum that has to be controlled.
  • Brand Management (Inbound):
  • The Merchandising team determine how much and when the stock is needed from our Brand (Nike, Adidas and more) partners. It is then down to the Inbound team to ensure this happens. This covers Sea freight management for Own Brand, establishing then managing the nominated carrier scheme for delivery into the UK and European DCs and Supplier Compliance (ensuring the stock is delivered as required - quality, quantity and packaging) to flow through the automated DCs
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JD Sports Fashion

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

JD Sports is a prominent UK-based retail company specialising in sportswear, athletic footwear, and related accessories. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with a comprehensive range of top-quality sportswear brands, sneakers, and sports-related fashion items. JD Sports' purpose revolves around enabling individuals to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle by offering them the latest and most stylish sportswear options, catering to their athletic and fashion needs.

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