Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprenticeship Programme in Reading

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Overview: Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprenticeship Programme - September 2026.

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream.

The Apprenticeship Programme is an exciting opportunity to shape your career and help you reach your full potential. We do this by offering exposure to a breadth of experiences, including data analysis, root cause analysis, customer forecasting, service reporting & driving collaboration with our Commercial contacts.

Your responsibilities will evolve over the course of your apprenticeship:

• You will spend 80% of your time gaining experience within roles across the supply chain functions and 20% studying with Aston University.
• This study time will primarily be conducted online from home, with block releases for in‑person lectures and workshops roughly once per quarter.
• In your first year, you will learn the principles of supply chain, including finance, operations, planning, forecasting and demand management.
• Year 2 includes inventory, logistics, technology and regulatory legislation (opportunity to relocate to our Leicester site).
• Years 3 & 4 centre around the work‑based project, which is your opportunity to showcase your skills by taking ownership of a live project at PepsiCo.

At the conclusion of the course, you will have reached the required standard to receive a full Bachelor's degree from a UK University in addition to membership of a professional body.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent people skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Quick learner who can build relationships.
• People who thrive on challenges with good organisational skills.
• A passion and drive to achieve results with bags of energy.
• Focused on achieving personal and business goals.
• A flexible approach with the ability to work with a demanding agenda and prioritise tasks.
• High personal standards and constantly looking for improvements and a better way forward.
• A team player who can look at the whole picture and seek to positively influence it.
• Ability to analyse data on the go and make decisions based on clearly defined rules.

Entry Requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or C and above, or Level 2 equivalent.
• 3 A Levels at CCC or above, or equivalent BTECs.
• Flexibility in travelling and relocating to our manufacturing sites if required.

Salary And Benefits:

• Starting salary of £26,600 with annual pay increases.
• Eligible for quarterly performance bonuses.
• Promotions available at certain junctures in the course.
• Vibrant culture, development and mentoring.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays, birthday leave.
• Discounted PepsiCo products.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Market‑leading health and well‑being benefits: Virtual GP available 24/7, discounted gym membership, online free digital physiotherapy service.

Application closing date: 16th February.

What To Expect Next:

• Submit your application with CV and include information about your GCSE and A-level grades.
• One‑way video interview sent to you by the Talent Acquisition team: January‑February.
• Assessment Centre March‑April.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type: Full‑time.

Job function: Management and Manufacturing.

Industries: Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services.