Supply Chain & Logistics Specialist Graduate Programme
DHL · National
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 is the application process?
Online Application & Assessment - Complete a short application form, upload your CV, and complete a situational judgement assessment (approximately 1 hour).
Video Interview - Record your responses to a series of interview questions, with up to three attempts per question.
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.
Assessment Centre - Attend an in-person assessment centre to showcase your skills and potential.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
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.
Numerical Reasoning: You're comfortable working with numbers and enjoy using financial data to understand performance and support decision making.
Problem Solving: You can think logically, analyse information and identify practical solutions to business challenges.
Attention to Detail: You take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and can spot inconsistencies that others might miss.
Commercial Awareness: You're interested in how businesses operate and can identify financial risks, opportunities and emerging trends.
Analytical Thinking: You enjoy interpreting data, drawing insights and using evidence to support recommendations.
Digital Curiosity: You're interested in technology, automation and finding smarter ways to improve processes and ways of working.
Communication: You're able to explain financial information clearly and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Qualifications required
Achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline
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 finance operations.
Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme
Training you'll get
You'll complete the CIMA Professional Qualification alongside the programme, offering a grounding in the basics of management accounting, financial accounting and business.
Future prospects
tick Holiday, Bonus, Pension, Healthcare / GP, Discounts, Wellbeing support, Financial wellbeing
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
