WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS
APPRENTICESHIPS
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LEVEL 3
SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER
Start date: Flexible
Typical duration: 24 months
We've designed this Apprenticeship to ensure individuals gain all the skills needed to become competent and confident Supply Chain practitioners. We can offer this as a starting point for an existing staff member or as progression following our Supply Chain & Warehouse Operative apprenticeship programme.
At this level we first work with you to understand how your business operates and we focus on developing skills in; forecasting demand, working with hauliers and logistics partners, scheduling and rota planning, liaising with suppliers, analysing stock data and managing stock control levels.
Throughout the course, we support; improving operational performance, resolving problems in supply chain practice, implement and usage of management systems, promoting of health & safety standards and principles of procurement.
Apprentices develop core skills, including using continuous improvement techniques, leading on the creation of Standard Operating Procedures, analysing and interpreting data, using IT systems and completing supply chain documentation.
We design training that meets your needs, tailoring our approach by using both virtual and on-site delivery and minimises downtime.
MONTH 1
Characteristics and processes within Fast Moving Consumer Goods
(FMCG)
MONTH 2
Safe working, ensuring safety of self and others
MONTH 3
Key legislation and policies that influence supply chain
MONTH 4
Order capture and management
MONTH 5
Working relationships and business vision
MONTH 6
Communication and managing stakeholders
MONTH 7
Specific needs of different customer groups
MONTH 8
Capacity, planning, key drivers and product lifestyle
MONTH 9
Logistics, procurement and strategic decision making
MONTH 10
Managing continuous improvement
MONTH 11
Develop and manage a project plan
MONTH 12
Forecasting, the levers and influencers of demand
MONTH 13
Prioritising the flow of FMCG products including audits
MONTH 14
Supply chain key performance indicators
MONTH 15
Identifying, managing and escalating risks
MONTH 16
Lead and participate in problem solving
MONTH 17
Ensuring agile and flexible supply chains
MONTH 18
Supply chain systems and business planning
MONTH 19
Analysing data to identify trends and themes
MONTH 20
EPA preparation and Gateway
MONTHS 21-24
END-POINT ASSESSMENT
Practical observation, work-based project, interview, professional discussion