Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprentice

Overview

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet.

With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Join Us as a Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprentice

Location: Western Approach, Bristol
Start Date: Autumn 2026

Are you curious, ambitious, and ready to start your career in a fast-paced, global environment? This is your opportunity to earn a degree, gain hands-on experience, and help shape the future of aerospace supply chains — all while getting paid.

At GKN Aerospace, we’re looking for the next generation of supply chain professionals to help deliver world-class aerospace products. This four-year programme combines real-world experience with a fully funded degree in Supply Chain Leadership
, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a successful career in a critical business function.

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contributing to live operations and projects that directly impact production, customers, and the future of sustainable aviation.

As a Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprentice, you will rotate across key areas including Projects, Planning, Logistics, and Customer & Part Management
.

During the programme, you will:

• Support production planning and scheduling
  , ensuring materials and resources meet delivery requirements
• Assist with demand forecasting, inventory planning, and capacity management
• Work with logistics teams to manage inbound and outbound flows
  , including transport and warehouse operations
• Support customer and part management
  , resolving shortages and supply chain disruptions
• Analyse supply chain performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to continuous improvement and transformation projects
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Quality to solve cross-functional challenges
• Maintain accurate data within systems such as ERP/SAP
• Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations

You’ll build knowledge and capability in:

• End-to-end supply chain planning and operations
• Demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and capacity management
• Logistics and global material flow management
• Data analysis and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Continuous improvement approaches such as Lean principles
• How supply chains enable on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
• The importance of collaboration, quality, and operational performance

• Fully funded Degree in Supply Chain Leadership in partnership with Leeds Trinity University
• Structured four-year rotational development programme
• Ongoing mentorship and support from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to take on real responsibility and contribute to business-critical activity

• 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths and English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools
• A genuine interest in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing

If you don’t already have Level 2 English and Maths, you’ll need to achieve this before the end of your apprenticeship.

We also welcome applications from those with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), where minimum Entry Level 3 in English and Maths is required.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Interested in how global supply chains and complex operations work
• Strong team players who can also take ownership of their work
• Motivated to build a career in supply chain and operational…