Supply Chain Intern in Birmingham

This role offers the opportunity to join one of the world’s leading consumer goods organisations and gain hands-on experience within a global supply chain operation. You’ll contribute to ensuring high-impact brands reach millions of consumers reliably, efficiently and at scale.

The Supply Chain function works at the core of the business, driving end-to-end product availability, operational excellence and continuous innovation. You’ll be exposed to world-class systems, automation, analytics and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, logistics, distribution and retail partners.

Key Criteria

• Currently studying for a degree with a placement year (priority given to 2028 graduates)
• Interest in supply chain, operations, logistics, or analytical roles
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyse data effectively
• Demonstrated leadership qualities through academic, work or extracurricular achievements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workload, work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Available for the full 12-month placement (1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027)
• Eligible for a shorter 3–6 month placement if graduating in 2026 or 2027

What to Expect

During your placement, you’ll gain insight into the full supply chain lifecycle — forecasting, planning, logistics, product launches, promotional execution and customer operations. You’ll take responsibility for real projects that directly impact product flow, commercial performance and retailer experience.

Examples of placement work include:

• Leading supply chain project work for new launches or promotional initiatives
• Analysing key data to support forecasting, planning and performance insights
• Optimising processes across distribution, logistics and inventory management
• Acting as a supply chain partner for major UK retailers
• Using advanced analytics and automation tools to improve efficiency

From day one, you’ll work within a diverse and collaborative team, receiving structured training and ongoing support from experienced mentors.

What You Will Gain

• Real impact: Ownership of genuine business projects with measurable outcomes.
• Training & Development: Formal training, on-the-job learning and daily coaching from experienced supply chain professionals.
• Competitive Benefits: £31,500 annual salary, double-matched pension, health insurance, stock scheme and a flexible benefits fund.
• Career Pathways: High-performing interns may be offered a full-time graduate role after completion of their degree.

Eligibility

• Intended for students graduating in 2028, completing a placement year as part of their degree.
• Applications also welcomed from students graduating in 2026 or 2027, or recent graduates, for short placements.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in supply chain, operations or business processes.