Graduate Supply Chain Consultant - Supply Chain Software Specialists

Graduate Supply Chain Consultant - Supply Chain Software Specialists
Brentford
£25,000 - £30,000 DOE (Graduate with industrial placement experience) + + Profit Share + Company Pension + Personal Development & Progression 

++ Excellent career-launching opportunity for an undergraduate studying for a degree in Supply Chain / Logistics who is on track for an expected 2:1 ++

Firstly...

We live by 5 values which are embedded across the organisation, so it is important that you feel able to buy into these before we get stared. They are: Energy, Support, Respect, Knowledge & Challenge.

Who we are:

We are a UK supply chain IT provider focusing on end-to-end supply chain systems (accounting, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, logistics, commerce and analytics) alongside complimentary consultative services. Our partners include Oracle and SAP and we have a range of prestigious customers across many different industries, including: craft brewing, jewellery, luxury toiletries and sports supplements.

Based in West London, we are a fast-growing company with a dynamic and exciting culture. We've also recently attained Investors in People accreditation demonstrating our commitment to our people.

The Graduate Supply Chain Consultant Role:

The Graduate Supply Chain Consultant will form an important link between the customer and the sales, development and support functions within the business. In customer engagements the Graduate Supply Chain Consultant will be responsible for:

+ Delivering technical elements of the solution including software installation, report layouts, SQL queries and script editing
+ Training users how to operate the system.
+ Supporting the testing of the system with the customer.
+ Handholding the customer through the first few days of using the system.
+ Working closely with the lead consultant to define the build plan and implementation steps.
+ Delivering project handovers to the Balloon One support team after go-live.

Personal Attributes:

+ Energetic and enthusiastic
+ Actively seeks to learn new skills
+ Excellent attention to detail
+ Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm
+ A good team player who can also work alone using their initiative
+ Clear communicator in English both written and verbal

Skills:

+ Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi task
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident liaising at all levels
+ Good problem solver and decision maker
+ Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
+ Good IT skills with knowledge of SQL (nice to have and not essential), Excel, MS Access

Training & Progression:

The first 3 months of your employment will include formal classroom training, informal self-study, on-the-job training and shadowing of experienced employees.
An initial development plan will be provided, discussed, monitored and progress reviewed for the duration of the three month probation period. On successful completion a development plan will be created and progress reviewed quarterly.

The role requires individuals who can identify and develop new opportunities and working practices. There will be opportunities for progression as the company grows and these will be discussed as appropriate.

During the first six months of employment the Graduate Supply Chain Consultant will be expected to:

+ Pass a WMS assessment
+ Answer at least 20 WMS customer support calls
+ Deliver revenue earning consulting to cover at least three months of their costs

Salary & Benefits Package:

+ £25,000 - £30,000 per annum based on experience
+ Profit Share Scheme 
+ Pension Scheme (up to 2% after 2 years of service)

Interested? Just Apply Below...

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