As part of this application, you are required to provide your CV which must include a paragraph outlining why you are interested in the Supply Chain Management Graduate position at Nissan and if you have applied to any other graduate roles with Nissan.
The Nissan Sunderland plant is capable of manufacturing over 500,000 cars per year. Our Supply Chain Management team ensures cost-effective and efficient global supply into the UK. You will be part of this team, responsible for getting the right parts and vehicles to the right place, at the right time and at the right cost. It’s a complex, multi-dimensional operation, covering logistics, inventory control, project management and supplier management.
There are a number of functions within Supply Chain Management at Nissan. Your exact roles and responsibilities will depend on the department in which you are placed. Regardless of your department, you will enjoy a varied, interesting and engaging placement with us, where we aim to rotate you between functions.
* PARTS CONTROL manages the inbound supply of components from a global supply base whilst maintaining lean inventory levels.
* DESIGN CHANGE CONTROL works as an interface between the Design team and the manufacturing plant to ensure the smooth introduction of material changes.
* PRODUCTION PLANNING works with internal production shops to schedule their production and interface with the Sales & Marketing team to understand customer demand.
* INBOUND LOGISTICS liaise daily with logistics providers to design and engineer innovative and cost-effective global logistics solutions.
* OUTBOUND LOGISTICS are responsible for the delivery of vehicles from all production sources to final dealer locations across international overseas markets.
Summary
You will be part of the Supply Chain Management team, responsible for getting the right parts and vehicles to the right place, at the right time and at the right cost. It’s a complex, multi-dimensional operation, covering logistics, inventory control, project management and supplier management.
Minimum Requirements
* You must have, or expect to achieve, a 2:1 in a relevant undergraduate subject (e.g. Business, Social Sciences, Languages, Sciences, Maths, English, Humanities).
* You must have permission to live and work in the UK without restriction at the time of hire.
* You should have strong analytical skills and be a data-driven thinker.
* You will be a creative thinker, adept at problem solving.
* You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* You will be a natural team worker with a flexible working approach and the ability to self-motivate.
* You will be able to adapt to a fast-paced organisation.
* You should have excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications.
* Knowledge of a foreign language may be an advantage.
What you’ll be doing
You will be given a real job with real responsibilities in one of the disciplines within Supply Chain Management as soon as you join us. You will be assigned a mentor who will ensure you are learning at the required pace, eventually managing an end-to-end process for which you will have sole responsibility. You will be engaging with all levels both within the plant and laterally across the company. We aim to rotate our graduates during the two-year scheme, maximising their exposure to the business.
Benefits at a glance...
* Company pension programme
* Company share scheme
* Fitness centre
* Paid overtime and time in lieu
* Sports and leisure complex
* Parental leave policy
* 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Travel opportunities (dependent on role)
* Employee Assistance Programme
Application process
Once you have decided which department you would like to apply for, you will need to complete a short online application form through clicking apply on the job page. You will need to upload a CV and answer some questions confirming your suitability for the role. Your application should be concise but showcase your relevant skills and experience. Don’t forget to research us in more detail to enhance your online application.
Assessment centre
If your initial application is successful, we will then invite you to an assessment centre either on-site at Nissan Sunderland, at a neighbouring venue or online. During the assessment there are various activities where we will be able to learn more about you and how you deal with different scenarios. On the day you will be asked to deliver a short presentation and prepare for a competency-based interview. Your interview will be with a select panel from our recruitment team and members of the department where you have applied. During the interview we will give you a chance to showcase what you can do and understand your motivations for the job. At the end of the interview, you will get the chance to ask us any questions that you may have too. We understand that this stage can be daunting but it is a great way for you to meet other candidates and Nissan Sunderland employees.
Job offer and medical
Well done, you’ve got the job! You will now receive a conditional job offer from us. Once you have accepted, we will invite you to a half-hour medical, which is mandatory for all new starters at Nissan, Sunderland. A contract will then be sent to you in the post, which you will need to sign and send back to us. Now the pressure is off, you’ve done it! Please note – at this stage, you will be required to bring proof of your right to live and work in the UK to your medical.
We will keep you up-to-date with your application via email. Of course, we try to progress applications as quickly as we can but we have lots of graduates applying so don’t panic if you haven’t heard from us straight away!
Apply for this job…
Before you apply for this role, we just need to know that you are eligible to apply. Please answer these questions before proceeding to application:
* Do you have the right to live and work in the UK? Yes No
* Do you have, or expect to achieve, a 2:1 in your degree? Yes No
* Can you commute to the Nissan Sunderland plant? Yes No
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