Procurement & Logistics Graduate Programme

Contact: Abigail Smith - abigailsmith@berryglobal.com Overview: Who we are?
At Berry Global, we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry leading talent of 46,000+ global employees across more than 265+ locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey.
We are always advancing to improve the way we work, to develop our team members for their personal growth and for the future needs of our customers, to deliver the most innovative solutions in the market, and to enhance the communities in which we live and work.
Cultivating an environment that is inclusive of the broad range of cultures, backgrounds and experiences represented among our employees, customers and suppliers is integral to our success. Diversity and Inclusion matters in how we lead people, work as a team, and our ability to innovate and maintain a competitive advantage for the future.
What's in it for you?
As a Graduate, your starting package and terms and conditions will be competitive for your host country.
What's the assessment process?
Once you've hit the apply button, we will select suitable candidates to progress to an assessment process that will include the completion of a number of on line assessment tools. We'll invite you to complete an online video interview so that we have a chance to get to know you. You will also be invited to join an interview with members of the senior management team to provide an insight into the programme and to gain a better understanding of your career ambitions.
Successful candidates will be offered a place soon after the assessment centre and will join us in September 2023.
Where will I be based?
Your host site will be at Blackburn. You will have the opportunity to visit other sites within our Berry Global network during the programme. Flexibility will be required as placements will be in non-host sites.
What will I be involved in over the programme?
Over the duration of the programme, you will participate in workshops, lead projects as well as having day-to-day activities at the site at which you are based/placed.
You will also be:

• Coordinating cross divisional tenders on transportation for the UK (and potentially for other countries)
• Collecting aata from the plants
• Analysing the data and setting a strategy (looking for quick wins)

What is the duration of the programme?
Workshops will be delivered over an 18 month period and we will discuss permanent opportunities available during the latter part of the programme. Qualifications: Our Graduate Programme is searching for analytical, pro-active and creative people who will push us to innovate and stay true to our values of partnership, excellence, growth and safety.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the following qualities and skills:

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  Pro-activate, positive and self-motivated
• Self-confident with strong interpersonal skills
• Creative, open minded and curious
• Business mind set and target orientated
• Analytical/methodical approach to problem assessment and development of solutions.
• Good organisational, written and oral communication
• Agility - geographically mobile
• Team player and networker whilst the ability to work independently
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and enjoy working in a complex environment

You will be working towards or recently achieved at least a 2.1 degree in Business or Engineering. As well as your qualifications, we look for relevant work experience. Experience in logistics, supply chain or procurement will be favoured.
Applicants will be required to have the permanent legal entitlement to work in the UK. Successful applicants must have excellent English language skills (written and oral). Responsibilities: The aim of our programme is to develop capable students into impactful professionals that have sound commercial and business acumen, put quality relationships at the heart of their work whilst demonstrating Berry Global behaviours, values and the qualities of talented and credible leaders. We achieve this through a programme of face to face and virtual workshops which equip graduates with a personal and professional development toolkit. We will provide commercial awareness in order that graduates understand the business context, our processes and ultimately our customers. The programme creates and supports cross-divisional and cross-geographical networking amongst peers and our One Berry team.
The programme aim is achieved through a combination of face to face and virtual workshops alongside placements of up to six months at one of our many global sites, project work and general and specialist training.
A mentor will be assigned to you. This is someone outside of your team who will be able to support you in your personal and professional development.