Future Leaders Graduate Programme - Retail - 2024

  • DHL Supply Chain
  • Various Locations

DHL's Business Unit brings the vast majority of our core warehousing & transport operations (from retail) into a single team. We adopt a sub-bu structure, splitting ourselves into 3 areas – Fashion & Beauty, Home, Garden & Leisure and Food and Grocery. This allows us to focus on standardising and harnessing our scale so we can be truly brilliant, safe, efficient and value creating.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    241735
  • Wages
    £29,000 p/a
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    31/10/2023
  • Start Date
    05/09/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    2 years

  • Location
    Various Locations
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Retail
  • Opportunity Type
    Graduate Scheme
  • Employer
    DHL Supply Chain

Various Locations
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Description

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help to pave the way to enhance customer and employee experiences and improve operational performance

• To coordinate and provide support in the running of a safe and efficient operation

• Prepare and execute the shift handover with coordinators of next shift

• Conduct pre-shift meetings, communicating site performance indicators and improvement actions

• Individual and team management to include monitoring team and individual performance against KPIs

• Participate in Projects within site

• Get involved with and support Continuous Improvement

• Learning the end to end processes at your placement site

• Participate and engage in CSR activities

• During your time on the programme you will progress to manage people and relationships with Customers and Stakeholders

• Contribute to site development and lead projects

• Understand the importance of quality and compliance within the core processes that we execute across the business unit


Throughout the course of the placement, you will be given the skills, knowledge, and experience to equip you to manage real life situations within a global, lead logistics company.


WHAT WILL THE PROGRAMME LOOK LIKE:

• 24 -month structured Programme (2 x 12-month placements)

• Placements will be based at a minimum of 2 sites across the 2-year programme

• Completion of Operation Departmental ILM Manager Level 5 Qualification (alongside our internal Certified Supervisory training)

• Based in warehouse or Transport Operations

• Early accountability and fast progression

• Experience of working within diverse sites and environments

• Regular performance feedback and personal growth planning through a structured learning plan.

• Contribute to DHL's sustainability 2050 mission of zero emissions.

• The opportunity to network with the wider graduate and apprentice population.

• Give back to the community through DHL's Foundation by helping achieve the vision to end youth unemployment


Want to know more? Join DHL for a live Insights session where you can hear more about the Manufacturing Logistics Business Unit, meet the graduates and ask any more questions you have.

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dhl-supply-chain-future-leader-graduate-meet-manufacturing-logistics-tickets-745172138927

For more information about this vacancy please contact GetMyFirstJob Recruitment on opportunities@getmyfirstjob.co.uk (Ref ID: 241735)

Company website : https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-graduates

• Fully mobile to relocate within the UK (graduates are required to relocate every 12 months for their placements whilst on the programme).

• Must hold a valid UK driving license or be self-reliant to travel to multiple sites when required.

• Eligibility to work in the UK (DHL does not offer visa sponsorships)

• Must be fluent in English.

• No minimum degree grade.

• As part of the Operation Departmental ILM Manager Level 5 Qualification, you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years as it is a government funded apprenticeship programme.

DHL's UK nationwide Future Leaders Programme is all about developing Senior Leaders of the future in operations. By working in warehousing and transport operations they will give you the skills and experience you need to fast track your way through DHL. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility with a supportive culture that helps you get the most out of your time as a graduate, whilst building on your people and stakeholder management skills and becoming an expert in all things Operations.


Logistics is more than getting the product from A to B. At DHL supply chain they combine management and value-added services with our customised, integrated logistics solutions which drives resilience, efficiency, improves quality and creates competitive advantage.

• A desire to be a People Manager and to guide teams of people through the day-to-day business

• Do not need to have completed a degree in an associated area (I.e. Supply Chain Management)

• A desire to work with others in a team environment and a willingness to learn

DHL want graduates to build their careers and fast track into management. Graduates can contribute their ideas to influence the success of the business and be a part of an organization that makes an impact to society as well as to the world of logistics. After your programme you will transition into the Alumni community to continue the growth of your career

As part of a growing DHL population, you'll receive access to a variety of excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, mental health support, and private GP services. As a Graduate your salary will increase throughout the programme, and you will be included in the annual bonus scheme.
DHL want everyone to be their true selves in the workplace. They are committed to ensuring people feel like they can contribute and that they belong. They primarily focus on 6 key pillars, Ability, Ethnic and National origin, Religion, Gender, LGBTQ+ and Generations and in the UKI we are committed to focus on Educating, Supporting and Celebrating diversity! 

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