Placement - LSCM in Warwick

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY

In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals. We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success by demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work.

We are looking for a Junior Supply Planning Analyst (Undergraduate Placement) to join the NOR Supply Planning Team. This is a regional role, based in Warwick. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to grow your business skills by working in a dynamic supply planning team within a global organisation. Please note we can only accept applications from undergraduates who are looking for a Sandwich Year Placement.

Responsibilities:

• Support Supply Planning Manager in ensuring optimal supply of finished goods to customers through collaborating with sales, customer service, logistics and central supply chain team; with the purpose of assisting the business achieve the top line while maintaining a healthy bottom line.
• Work closely with logistics and central planning teams to ensure the proper replenishment of regional DCs.
• Proactively identify dormant stocks and take necessary actions to limit risk.
• Gain a strong market and customer knowledge of the North Consumer & Commercial Markets – UK & Ireland.
• Lead a new NOR initiative reviewing market data on a regular basis and understanding what is behind our and the market performance (Europool), implement findings to widen our market presence.
• Keep up to date with automotive and economic trends that can affect the tyre industry.
• Attend customer visits to get first-hand market information.
• Work collaboratively across the business, learning systems and processes, and propose improvements.

Requirements:

• Desired degree in Supply Chain or a Business related degree - Second year student only.
• Numerical skills with a determination for accuracy.
• Analytical skills to interrogate data and identify patterns and trends.
• Ability to present in depth data findings to various audiences drawing out key information.
• IT skills – experience with Microsoft 365 products, primarily Excel, PowerBI, and PowerPoint and ability to learn new systems.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work and be effective under pressure.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal skills – an excellent team player.
• Good communication skills.
• A proactive approach to work always seeking improvements to processes and challenging the norm.
• Above all, the ATTITUDE, ENTHUSIASM and KEENNESS to succeed and a passion for excellence.

What are we looking for?

• Agility - Quickly adapt to change and support others in the change process.
• Courage - to speak up - Openly share ideas and opinions respectfully and constructively.
• Ownership - Care about delivering on commitments.
• Creativity / Innovation - Envision the future and proactively challenge yourself to identify and develop innovative solutions.
• Integrity - Produce positive outcomes by respecting a diversity of skills, values, experiences, genders, and races.
• Collaboration - Collaborate seamlessly with all stakeholders to achieve results and exceed expectations.
• Grow mindset - A great desire to learn and gain a real business experience.

Why should you apply?

Because at Bridgestone we offer What Really Matters and we believe that who you are is what we need! We want to empower you with unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact and shape your career. Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to experience a dynamic and challenging environment and work on different and innovative projects with leading technologies. We are passionate about our people and want to offer the opportunity that could significantly impact your professional journey: a Future Professional Programme. The Future Professional Programme is designed to empower individuals like you with unique insights, valuable skills, and exclusive networking opportunities. By becoming a part of this programme, you gain access to a community of forward-thinkers and industry leaders, setting the stage for accelerated personal and career growth. We will help you to drive your career path onward and upward developing your professional self-awareness, having access to our leadership team, and participating in our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.