Industrial Placement – Supply Chain Analyst

Waitrose & Partners

Bracknell, United Kingdom
Up to £24,000; night premium: £3.50ph for work bet...
Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week)
Mathematical, science, analytical or it/computing degree
Passion for applied data and analytics
Strong interest in supply chain operations
Waitrose & Partners is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst for their Industrial Placement Programme starting in July 2026. This position offers hands-on experience in retail supply chain operations, focusing on data analysis and performance modeling

Job Summary

  • This Industrial Placement offers hands-on experience with real projects within the Supply Chain Planning team at Waitrose & Partners.
  • The role involves creating accurate planning models and performance insights from complex data streams to support supply chain network decisions.
  • As an employee-owned business, partners share responsibility for ownership and rewards while working towards a purpose of building a happier world.

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Waitrose & Partners is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst for their Industrial Placement Programme starting in July 2026. This position offers hands-on experience in retail supply chain operations, focusing on data analysis and performance modeling.

Salary

Up to £24,000; Night Premium: £3.50/hour for work between 22:00-06:00; Salary increases to £26,500 from April 1st 2026

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mathematical, Science, Analytical or IT/Computing degree
  • Passion for applied data and analytics
  • Strong interest in Supply Chain operations
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into insight
  • Experience with Big Data and data mining techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in Merchandising or retail operations
  • Effective communication of thoughts and ideas
  • Understanding of trade-offs in planning decisions
  • Collaboration across multiple directorates

Key Requirements

  • Degree with significant Mathematical, Science, Analytical or IT/Computing component
  • Availability to take a year out commencing July 2026
  • Must apply only once as per single application policy

Work Rights

Not specified

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