Supply Chain & Logistics Specialist Graduate Programme

Supply Chain & Logistics Specialist Graduate Programme

Location: Nationwide (Midlands focus)

Salary: £30,500, plus £500 joining payment

Duration: 2-2.5 years

Start date: September 2027

Who are DHL Supply Chain?

We’re the people behind some of the world’s biggest brands, keeping products moving, businesses growing and customers happy. As part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, we combine innovation, technology and brilliant people to deliver solutions that make a real impact. Join us and you’ll discover opportunities to learn, grow and build a career without limits.

What is the programme?

During the programme, you’ll work in a live operational environment everyday and experience a variety of settings such as warehousing, transport, manufacturing logistics and co-packing facilities, helping you understand how products move through the supply chain from start to finish. You will start with the fundamentals of running world-class operations and leading frontline teams, you’ll then progress into more advanced management roles, stretch assignments and business-critical projects.

Potential areas of placements include:

• Manufacturing Logistics

• Consumer & Convenience

• eCommerce & Retail

• Network Transport Solutions

• Healthcare & Specialist Logistics

What will I be doing?

• Support the safe and efficient running of day-to-day operations

• Learn how products move through complex supply chains from end to end

• Work closely with operational teams in warehouses and distribution centres

• Lead shift handovers and contribute to team briefings

• Monitor performance against key operational targets

• Identify opportunities to solve problems and improve processes

• Support business improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Build relationships with customers, colleagues and key stakeholders

• Develop experience managing people, performance and projects

• Participate in community and social responsibility activities

• Experience shift-based working as part of your development journey

What skills do I need?

We’re not expecting you to have everything figured out from day one. We’re looking for people with the potential to grow and develop throughout the programme.

• Problem Solving: An interest in being analytical and finding better ways of doing things

• Continuous Improvement: Curiosity and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced operational environment

• Relationship Building: Confidence to build positive connections and work with a wide range of people

• Communication: You’re comfortable sharing your thoughts and working with people from different backgrounds and experiences.

• An interest in how businesses operate and create value for customers

• Resilience: You’re willing to learn, embrace change and can adapt when priorities change

• Initiative: You take ownership of your development and are keen to make the most of new opportunities.

• Data & Insight: Comfortable working with data, metrics and operational reports to identify trends, support informed decision-making, and help drive operational performance.

What are the entry requirements?

• Achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree or above.

• Willing and able to relocate within commuting distance of your placement.

• Hold a full UK driving licence or be able to travel independently to multiple sites when required.

• Have a genuine interest in supply chain, logistics and operational environments.

• Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

We’re particularly interested in graduates from disciplines such as:

• Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations

• Engineering & Technology

• Data, Analytics & Mathematics

• Business & Management

• Sustainability & Environment

Don’t see your degree listed? We’d still love to hear from candidates with a genuine interest in Supply Chain and Logistics.

What’s in it for me?

• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays

• Bonus eligible (April each year)

• Eligible for £500 joining payment to help support relocation and settling into your new location, plus eligibility for a further relocation allowance of up to £500 in your second year, subject to terms and conditions

• Eligible for a pay increase 6 months after joining, through our annual salary review process, paid in April each year

• Eligible for our Holiday Purchase scheme

• Generous pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution

• Free 24/7 confidential GP service

• Hundreds of retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts

• Financial wellbeing support, including savings schemes, affordable loans and free mortgage advice

• Mental health and wellbeing support

• The opportunity to join employee networks: Ability, Ethnic and National origin, Religion, Gender, LGBTQ+, and Generations

• Exposure to senior leaders and a strong network of graduates and early career professionals

• Structured development opportunities, including internal development programmes

What is the application process?

1. Online Application & Assessment – Complete a short application form, upload your CV, and complete a situational judgement assessment (approximately 1 hour).

2. Video Interview – Record your responses to a series of interview questions, with up to three attempts per question.

3. Insight Day – Spend time with us on-site to learn more about DHL Supply Chain, meet our people, experience our operations firsthand, and participate in a a couple of exercises and activities.

4. Assessment Centre – Attend an in-person assessment centre to showcase your skills and potential.