Logistics
Supply Chain Apprentice
HENKEL LIMITED · CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY
Location
Henkel Limited Wood Lane End
Postcode
HP2 4RQ
Salary
£19,000 a year
Duration
4 Years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
3
Degree awarded
Supply chain leadership professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Start date
1 September 2026
Application deadline
3 July 2026
Posted
24 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000038901
About the role
What you'll do Customer Excellence:
Customer complaints & claims management:
- Customer interaction and ad-hoc analysis during inbound emails monitoring cases managed in GBS+ (Shared Service Centre)
- Be customers ‘counterpart for solving and negotiating any operational topic/issue related to orders (delays, incidents, returns, prices, invoices, etc.)
- Help drive improvements in the team’s performance
- Accurate allocation of error reason codes
- Using analysis and insight, highlight key trends and possible improvements
- Work within company practice/guidelines and compliance
- Integration within a collaborative team with passion & experience
- Opportunity to work independently, while provided with the necessary team support
Logistics:
- SAP support for Logistics Operational Fundamentals (Rework, Purchase orders etc)
- Electronic Data Interface (EDI) management
- Monitoring/Reporting on Key Supply Chain Metrics
SKP Professional:
- Returns Management / Urgent shipment coordination
Demand Planning:
- Support in Demand reviews – PowerBI/MS office
- Out of stock report managements
- Supporting the Project Implementation Manager in all the steps of project
- Managing product lifecycle in the SAP
Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a study day at University.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative
Required qualifications
Essential
A levels or BTEC · Any Relevant Subject · Grade A levels (BBB) or BTEC DMM
Training & development
- Supply Chain Leadership Professional (integrated degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours) Apprenticeship Standard
- One study day at university per week
Future prospects
- After completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress to roles in the supply chain
About HENKEL LIMITED
Henkel is a manufacturing and FMCG organisation that operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in three business areas: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care. A few of our brands are Pritt, Loctite, Sellotape, Got2B and Bloos.