Trainee Supply Chain Manager – Elevation Programme
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Job Location:
Derbyshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Elevation Programme is a fast-track development opportunity designed to build future leaders within our Product Supply Chain and Commercial functions. You will gain first-hand exposure to how a high-volume global retail supply chain operates from factory floor to customer.
This programme offers a unique opportunity to influence product performance availability and profitability for the UKs largest sports retailer by working directly with our sourcing and manufacturing partners.
What Youll Do
Year 1: Supply Chain Foundations
You will work closely with multiple factories that manufacture products for our brands gaining full ownership of the product lifecycle including:
- Have insight into product design development and factory onboarding
- Demand forecasting pricing strategy and margin optimisation
- Managing amendments production timelines and logistics flows
- Quality control compliance and risk mitigation
- Reviewing performance data to optimise categories and improve supply efficiency
Factory partners attend weekly trading and performance reviews at our Shirebrook HQ giving you regular exposure to commercial trading decisions supplier negotiations and operational problem-solving.
Year 2: Specialisation & Scale
Building on your foundation year you will specialise in a defined area of the supply chain (e.g. sourcing planning production or category optimisation) while gaining exposure across additional brands and product categories within the Group.
To accelerate your progression into leadership roles within Supply Chain and Commercial teams you will receive:
- Early access to our Leadership & Management Training Programme
- Direct insight and mentorship from senior leaders across Frasers Group
- Structured development focused on commercial acumen data-led decision making and supplier management
Qualifications :
- A degree is not essential; candidates from Supply Chain Business Economics Finance Marketing Digital Fashion & Merchandising or Management backgrounds are encouraged to apply
- GCSE grade A*C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Permanent right to work in the UK
Skills
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance cost quality and speed
- Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office to analyse complex data
- Able to translate supply chain data into clear business actions
- Passion for retail and product with an eye for consumer trends
- Excellent communication skills capable of building trusted supplier and internal partnerships
Additional Information :
Benefits
- One year of free accommodation plus subsidised food and laundry
- Discounted gym membership
- 20% discount across Frasers Group brands including Sports Direct FLANNELS Everlast GAME and more
- Frasers Champion Peer-nominated recognition with double pay for one month
Employee Wellbeing
- Frasers Fit Free wellbeing app gym classes and discounted Everlast Gym memberships
- Retail Trust 24/7 wellbeing support including counselling financial and legal advice
Selection Process
- Application review (response within 30 days)
- Online assessment (analytical skills logic values)
- Video interview (demonstrating your fearless mindset)
- Onsite assessment centre at Shirebrook HQ March 2026
- Offers issued April 2026
- Programme start: September 2026 including an immersive orientation week
Right to Work
Please note: we are unable to accept applications from candidates requiring sponsorship or holding dependent Student (Tier 4) Skilled Worker (Tier 2) or Post-Study Work visas. Applicants must have permanent UK working rights.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
SportsDirect patriaci do Frasers Group sa z malého anglického obchodu so športovými potrebami rozrástol na celosvetový reťazec maloobchodných predajní s bohatou ponukou športového a luxusného módneho tovaru rôznych značiek. Riadime sa pravidlom Risk je zisk. Snažíme sa neustále napred ... View more
