Production Planning Apprenticeship - Arxada
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Company: Cogent Ssc Limited
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Location: Huddersfield, HD2 1FG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £26,000.00 per year
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Sector: Transport and logistics
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Ref: NAS-2000052815
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Application Deadline Date: 31/10/2026
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Start Date: 20/12/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week 08:00 - 16:00.
Brief Description
Join our team as a Production Planning Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in production planning, inventory, logistics and supply chain operations, while working towards a Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner qualification.
Training to be Provided
Supply Chain Practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) Level 3.
Training for this apprenticeship will be monthly virtual classroom lessons/workshops, with additional online 1-2-1 support from specialist tutors, plus workplace training, shadowing and mentoring.
Future Prospects
This role is part of our talent planning for the future, and, for the right person, we are looking to continue to develop the apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Subject to satisfactory completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate may be considered for any available permanent positions.
Vacancy Detail
We are looking for a motivated Production Planning Apprentice to support our Supply Chain team at the Huddersfield site. This role will provide hands-on experience across production planning, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain operations while working towards a Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner qualification.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support daily production planning activities and SAP transactions
- Assist with inventory management, stock monitoring, and warehouse replenishment
- Help coordinate transport, shipments, and movement of materials between sites
- Support raw material checks and ensure material availability for production
- Assist with data analysis, forecasting, reporting, and KPI monitoring
- Work with plant teams, customer service, purchasing, and logistics to resolve operational issues
- Participate in continuous improvement projects, including support for OMP implementation and other planning initiatives
- Develop knowledge of supply chain processes, planning systems, and business operations through structured apprenticeship training
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build a career in Supply Chain while supporting a critical planning function and gaining experience in forecasting, planning, inventory management, logistics, and continuous improvement.