Supply Chain Apprentice Review
at L'Oreal
Degree Apprenticeship
Customer Service
Hammersmith, Greater London
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
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Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
I look after Pure Player accounts and my day to day role consists of processing orders sent over by customers, liaising with warehouses and transport teams, as well as communicating with the customer.
Creating reports, working with internal stakeholders (such as marketing and credit) and maintaining good relationship with customers are just some of the tasks which I do daily.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
The job itself is rewarding and friendly working environment make it really enjoyable. There is also social teams and events where you can often win prizes etc and they are always a really fun time.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
My time studying at Pearson College has also developed skills such as report writing.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
How much support do you receive from your employer?
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
All content is also online which can be really helpful as a busy apprentice when it comes to writing assessments. There is an online library with lots of books and the lectures often cover the course in great detail
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
Working towards my qualification has also helped me development my time management and writing skills.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
L'Oreal also offer talks from professionals on a variety of topics. For example, there has recently been a talk on being a working mother which was very insightful.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?
Why?
The working environment is unbeatable and the training is invaluable in setting you up for a successful career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal?
Interview preparation is also key as the apprenticeship is very competitive and they will pick up on if you have done research into the role and into the company.