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Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprentice

Gkn Aerospace Services Limited · Bristol · posted 6 July 2026

Wage
£23,500 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Degree (Level 6)
Standard
Supply chain leadership professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
3 August 2026
Positions
1

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As a Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprentice, you will rotate across key areas including Projects, Planning, Logistics, and Customer & Part Management.

During the programme, you will:

  • Support production planning and scheduling, ensuring materials and resources meet delivery requirements
  • Assist with demand forecasting, inventory planning, and capacity management
  • Work with logistics teams to manage inbound and outbound flows, including transport and warehouse operations
    Support customer and part management, resolving shortages and supply chain disruptions
  • Analyse supply chain performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and transformation projects
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Quality to solve cross-functional challenges
  • Maintain accurate data within systems such as ERP/SAP
  • Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations

You’ll build knowledge and capability in:

  • End-to-end supply chain planning and operations
  • Demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and capacity management
  • Logistics and global material flow management
  • Data analysis and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
  • Continuous improvement approaches such as Lean principles
  • How supply chains enable on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
  • The importance of collaboration, quality, and operational performance

Your training

As part of this Degree Apprenticeship programme, delivered in partnership with Leeds Trinity University, you will be required to attend university sessions in Leeds or Upminster approximately every 2-3 months. This will involve occasional overnight stays, typically for one or two nights. Travel and accommodation arrangements will be organised by GKN Aerospace, and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Where it leads

  • A career in supply chain and operational leadership

About Gkn Aerospace Services Limited

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingMicrosoft 365

Entry requirements

  • A Level Any (grade At least 96 UCAS Points) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Western Approach Distribution Park, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4GG

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