Industrial Operations: Supply Chain and Logistics

**REQ ID**: 126501
**JOB TITLE**: Supply Chain and Logistics Undergraduate Programme

**POSTING END DATE**: 29/10/2024

**START DATE**: 07/07/2025

**PROGRAMME DURATION**:12 months

**LOCATION**: Gaydon, Whitley or Solihull, with the potential for frequent travel.

Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations.

**ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL**

Your future starts here.

**SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME**

In an increasingly turbulent world with unpredictable markets, it can be a challenge to manage complex international supply chains like ours. As a result, we’ve transformed the way we think and work, with supply chain planning, resilience and sustainability now at the forefront of some of our most exciting digital innovations.

The ever-changing landscape of the automotive industry is full of new technology, radical innovation, and revolutionary ideas - meaning the opportunities for you to learn fast, champion change and build a career where no two days are the same, are endless.

This year-long undergraduate programme will enable you to grow your technical skills and practical experience as you start your journey to becoming a logistics professional.

**INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS (IO): SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS TEAM**

Our Reimagine strategy is transforming every part of our business. We’re rethinking how we design and deliver the next generation of luxury, sustainable cars and everything that goes into them.

We’re using advanced digital tools to reinvent our end-to-end supply chain capability and performance, bringing together a global network of more than 5,000 suppliers in the most connected way possible to achieve one thing: delivering awe-inspiring vehicles on time, flexibly, sustainably and competitively.

As an undergraduate in this team, you’ll complete one 12-month placement. The Supply Chain and Logistics undergraduate programme covers five key areas, within JLR’s Industrial Operations function: Supply Chain Planning, Material Fulfilment, IO Strategy & Programmes, Supply Chain Operations, Plant Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L).

Below you can find out more about the teams you could be working in.

**Supply Chain Planning**

Supply Chain Planning is at the heart of our business operations, responsible for providing the production plans that ensure timely vehicle delivery to our customers.

**Strategy & Programmes**

Our Strategy and Programmes team studies our end-to-end supply and manufacturing networks and oversees vehicle programme delivery, ensuring we deliver an optimised, resilient, and sustainable value chain.

**Material Fulfilment**

Material Fulfilment takes ownership of supply by building resilience within the supply base, analysing and resolving issues, and ensuring delivery and stability across JLR's supply chains for the present, near future, and long term.

**Supply Chain Operations**

The Supply Chain Operations team is responsible for the planning and executing optimised inbound and outbound logistics, driving efficient supply chain solutions for Freight, Import and Export Operations. They ensure contract efficiency to support JLR’s global manufacturing needs and meet customer demand. Sustainable Freight, Warehouse Operations & Packaging Solutions are seamlessly planned and executed to support on time delivery and maintain an efficient flow of materials and vehicles for all our customers.

**Plant Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L)**

Our Plant MP&L team ensures every assembly station on each manufacturing line has the right parts, in the right sequence, at the right time, working closely with our global supplier network and our lead logistics provider.

Recent projects include implementing a circular economy initiative that establishes a closed-loop supply chain, and preparing a comprehensive geopolitical supply chain risk study. We’ve also developed an accounting methodology for supply chain greenhouse gas emissions and water usage, and completed a sustainability impact assessment for our distribution compound that models distribution for peak manufacturing scenarios.

**YOUR DEVELOPMENT**

Our undergraduate programmes are designed to set you up for a lifetime of success, developing your curiosity and creativity over a period of 12 months.

From day one, you’ll be surrounded by an innovative and dedicated team that care about your development. You’ll build essential business skills, including resilience, personal branding, and self-care. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain valuable industry insights while bringing your academic knowledge to life. Shadowing opportunities will further deepen your understanding of our business and enhance your technical expertise.

Throughout your journey, our Early Careers Delivery team will provide continuous support and guidance, ensu