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Supply Chain Practitioner (Fast Moving Consumer Good)

Ensuring the delivery of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and services to end customers

Overview

This Advanced supply chain practitioner (fast moving consumer good) apprenticeship standard will provide you with a level 3, qualification. This apprenticeship standard was approved on the 24/11/2017 and typically takes 30 months to complete. However, it is important to note that the duration of the apprenticeship standard stated does not include the End-Point Assessment period.

What the course covers

An effective supply chain is essential in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry due to many items being food, drink, retail and consumable related. These products may be frequently purchased, be needed in high volumes or have a fast turnover alongside having a short shelf life. This could be due to consumer demand or because the product may decline over time.

Your role will revolve around one or more supply chain functions relating to procurement, planning and forecasting, manufacturing, logistics and customer service. This means that your duties will vary depending on the areas you cover.

You could work alongside factory production schedules as a Junior Supply Planner, forecast customer demand as a Junior Demand Planner or process orders as a Customer Service Operator. It is clear there are a multitude of roles that you could go into with this apprenticeship, but it is imperative to have an understanding of the entire supply chain no matter what position you find yourself in.

As you will be required to communicate with suppliers, manufacturers and suppliers outside of your organisation you will need to be confident when interacting with others. You will be responsible for building strong relationships and have the ability to work in fast-paced and continuously adapting environments.

Careers and jobs associated

  • Supply Chain Manager

Visit the supply chain practitioner (fast moving consumer good) apprenticeship standard, on the Institute for Apprenticeships site, to find further information on skills and knowledge learnt, assessment methods and more.

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