Supply Chain Graduate

A market-leading agricultural manufacturing business is seeking a Supply Chain Graduate to join its growing operation based near York paying up to £40,000 annually.

Company Information

The company continues to invest significantly in its facilities, people and future growth, offering excellent opportunities for career development within a stable and successful organisation. The site is easily commutable from York, Selby, Wetherby, Stamford Bridge and surrounding North Yorkshire areas.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Salary Between £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Company phone and laptop
• Career development opportunities
• Ongoing training and upskilling
• Free onsite parking
• No travel requirements

The Role of Supply Chain Graduate

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Supply Chain Graduate will be responsible for supporting all aspects of production planning and plant operations within a busy animal feed manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will coordinate short, medium and long-term production schedules, manage planned and unplanned plant downtime, and ensure production activities align with customer requirements, feed quality standards, and operational targets.

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 2 Saturday mornings.

Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Graduate:

• Develop and maintain production schedules in line with customer demand, stock availability and manufacturing capacity.
• Adjust production plans to accommodate maintenance activities, breakdowns and changing business priorities.
• Support quality assurance activities and contribute to internal and external audits, including UFAS, HACCP, GMP+, VMD and customer audits.
• Assist with formulation updates, product trials and nutritional analysis activities where required.
• Maintain accurate production planning databases, stock records and performance data.
• Liaise with Technical, Raw Materials, Engineering, Logistics and Sales teams to ensure effective communication and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate customer orders and support the resolution of customer queries and complaints.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, feed safety and quality across the site.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise plant performance, product quality and operational efficiency.

Skills and Experience

The ideal Supply Chain Graduate will possess:

• A degree in Supply Chain Management (or related fields, e.g. Operations management, Manufacturing Management, Business Management, Logistics etc.)
• Ambitious, willing to learn and ambition to develop and progress their career within Production and Planning.
• Some previous production planning experience within manufacturing, food, feed, process or a similar production environment would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and scheduling skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Good IT skills, including experience with planning systems, databases and spreadsheets.
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure while responding to changing operational demands.

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Supply Chain Graduate, please submit your CV for review. Alternatively, please reach out to Toni-Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment for further information.