Procurement and Operations Apprentice

_**Procurement and Operations Apprentice**_

**Company: Guitar Anatomy**
**Duration: 24 months, with the opportunity for a permanent position**
**Working Week: 8:15am - 4:15pm Mon-Fri**
**Possible Start Date: 19 May 2025**
**Salary: £14,734 - £23,810 a year**
**Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Killingworth**

**About Us**

At Guitar Anatomy, we're passionate about helping musicians across the UK and beyond build their dream guitars. As a fast-growing startup specialising in high-quality guitar parts, we're a tight knit team dedicated to providing exceptional products and service. We’re now looking for a proactive and enthusiastic **Procurement & Operations Apprentice** to join our exciting journey. This role is perfect if you're detail-oriented, eager to dive into the fast-paced world of ecommerce, and keen to develop your skills in product research, purchasing, inventory management, and business operations—all while working with products you're passionate about

**Responsibilities**:
**Procurement & Inventory Management**:
Take a hands-on role in keeping our product range stocked and ready—monitor inventory levels, place supplier orders, and help us refine our forecasting methods to stay one step ahead of demand.

**Product & Industry Research**:
Stay up to date with innovations in the guitar parts industry, researching new components and suppliers, and helping to identify gaps or opportunities in the market.

**Order Fulfilment**:
You’ll be hands-on with our products, managing orders, and ensuring they reach our customers promptly.

**Supplier Coordination**:
Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth, timely deliveries.

**Data & Process Improvement**:
Support data analysis and help improve systems and supply chain processes.

**A Typical Day**:
**Training**:
**Desired Skills & Requirements**:

- GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (C-A*) or equivalent
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
- Interest in procurement, supply chain management, and the music industry
- Knowledge of guitars is beneficial

If you're looking to start your career in purchasing and operations, have an interest in guitars, and want to be part of a small, growing startup, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a hands-on role and grow with a business that’s passionate about what it does.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £14,734.00-£23,810.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Yearly bonus

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What interests you about this role?
- When would you be available to start this apprenticeship?
- Do you have a UK driving license? If not, are you able to reliably commute to Guitar Anatomy (NE12 6RZ)?
- After completing the 24-month apprenticeship, would you be interested in a permanent position?
- Do you have any experience or understanding of inventory management, stock control, or placing supplier orders?

(Even small examples, like ordering stock in a previous job, are helpful.)
- Do you have any experience playing guitar, and/or are you familiar with guitar parts?
- Do you have an interest in eCommerce, online business, or the music industry?

If so, please share what draws you to it and any ways you've explored this interest.
- Do you have any experience with spreadsheets, systems, or tools used in supply chain, logistics, or operations?

(This could include tracking stock levels, managing orders, updating inventory, using Excel, Google Sheets, or inventory/logistics software.)
- Do you have any experience with picking, packing, or posting customer orders?
- Below is an example of an issue a customer may have; can you write a response to the following customer enquiry? *Try to think about how to best help the customer, questions you could ask to help find a solution

“Hi, I’ve just received my order but it does not seem to fit my guitar. I think it looks slightly different to the product I ordered on your website. Can you help?”
(We’re not expecting perfection—just show how you’d communicate clearly and helpfully.)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person