Planning Apprentice

Career Opportunity: Planning Apprentices (x2) – Birmingham Plant

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the heart of industrial operations? We are searching for two motivated Planning Apprentices to join a leading manufacturing facility in Birmingham.

This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced Planning Department, reporting directly to the Business Planning Manager. You won't just be watching from the sidelines—you'll be an integral part of the supply chain from day one.

The Role: What You’ll Be Doing

As a Planning Apprentice, you will master the "behind-the-scenes" mechanics of a major manufacturing site. Your key responsibilities include:

• SAP & Purchase Management: Learning to navigate SAP to raise outwork Purchase Orders and manage material flow for subcontractors.

• Logistics Coordination: Managing transportation for sub-contractors, maintaining registers, and overseeing the invoicing/GRN process.

• Inventory Control: Issuing production "cards" and managing material movements to ensure ERP system accuracy.

• Sustainability & Waste Management: Taking charge of onsite scrap and swarf management, including scheduling processing and transport.

• Quality Compliance: Ensuring rigorous documentation retention in line with company protocols.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for candidates who are organized, eager to learn, and ready to take initiative.

• Education: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including English & Maths.

• Tech Savvy: A solid competency in Microsoft Excel.

• Communication: Ability to communicate professionally across different departments.

• Mindset: A self-motivated individual with a strong sense of urgency and a knack for problem-solving.

Behavioural Competencies

Positive CAN DO ATTITUDE

Able to meet competing deadlines

Attention to Detail

Strong organizational skills

Analytical Enthusiastic, self motivated with a strong sense of urgency

Flexible and professional approach to scope of role

Strong mindset for continuous improvement

Problem solving skills to identify improvement initiatives.

Able to work as part of a team to meet performance requirements

The Apprenticeship Advantage

The successful candidates will be enrolled in a formal Apprenticeship Programme. This means you get the best of both worlds: a structured qualification and real-world experience at a premier facility.