Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship
DFS TRADING LIMITED
About the Role
<p>This is a 3.5-year Degree Apprenticeship program designed to develop future leaders across The Sofa Delivery Company's supply chain. Apprentices will gain a 360-degree understanding of our logistics network through rotations in large-scale distribution centres and central support functions.</p>
The successful individual will:
- Work towards a BSc (Hons) degree in Supply Chain Management. This involves block release training at Sheffield Hallam University for theoretical knowledge, which will pair with your on-the-job experience within this placement
- Master the Operation through hands-on placements across different logistics functions. You'll learn exactly how we handle stock, maintain our fleet, and coordinate complex home deliveries
- Develop Leadership Skills on the front line, taking responsibility for managing warehouse teams and delivery experts to keep our safety high and deliver moments that matter
- Improve How We Work, finding ways to make our processes simpler-from making routes more efficient to giving customers better service. You’ll have a genuine chance to make a real impact
- Collaborate with fellow apprentices on strategic projects to demonstrate knowledge, apply experience, and create delivery moments that matter
Key Responsibilities:
Placements will be initially assigned by The Sofa Delivery Company. Later placements will be developed with your needs and ambitions in mind. Options include:
- Customer Delivery Centre (CDC) Warehouse: Supporting the Shift Manager, responsible for meeting all customer needs safely and efficiently, and leading teams to achieve Warehouse KPIs
- Customer Delivery Centre (CDC) Transport: Supporting the Shift Manager, responsible for an effective and compliant transport department, engaging with drivers and managing performance
- National Sort Centre/Home: A combination of the above roles, operating within a different model
- Transport Compliance: Working within the compliance team to ensure legal and regulatory standards across the network
- Grow (Commercial Operations): Engaging with our external clients to deliver outstanding service
- Optimise or Evolve Projects: Joining the Innovation team to work on our in-year or future strategic projects
The successful completion of this programme is designed to lead to Future Leadership roles in supply chain management within The Sofa Delivery Company.
About the Training
Supply Chain Leadership Professional (integrated degree) Level 6.
About the Employer
At The Sofa Delivery Company, we know that a sofa is one of the most meaningful things someone can buy. Which is why we’re on a mission to be the best two-person delivery company around. Whether you’re in the warehouse, out on the road, in our head office, or in a customer’s home, at The Sofa Delivery Company, you’ll deliver moments that matter.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Initiative
- Resilient
- Leadership Potential
Training Provider
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Course/Training
Supply chain leadership professional (integrated degree) (level 6)