Supply Planner Review
at Unilever
Placement (10 Months+)
Purchasing and Supply, Logistics and Operations
Kingston upon Thames
Review Submitted: June 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3.3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Support and Guidance
3.8/5
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Company Culture
3/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I worked as a planner in the Unilever Supply Chain. In this role, I was responsible for a range of operational and analytical tasks. On a day-to-day basis, I ran weekly and monthly performance reports to support team insights and decision-making. I coordinated the storage and transportation of stock using Excel and stock management systems. Additionally, I created design briefs to support customer-specific packaging requirements.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a high degree of responsibility from the beginning, managing vital operations.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
While on placement, my ability to communicate with my team members, to constructively collaborate with others, to manage my time, and to pick up small details has massively improved. In addition, I have been added new skills to my arsenal, such as manipulating software programs like SAP and Excel.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
2/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received constructive guidance and support, however it was focused largely on the specific role and less on my own career path.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
3/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
3/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was enjoyable, with many events to attend and a caring culture.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed placement, as it provided a distinct change from my university experience, teaching me a lot about working life.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
Be open to trying different areas of the business, and learn as much as you can about the company.
