Supply Planner (Supply Chain Management degree Apprentice) Review
at DHL
Degree Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Burton upon Trent
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am a supply Planner, this involves raising purchase orders for customers from suppliers and organising delivery into our depots. This has allowed me to liaise with suppliers, work as part of a team and improve confidence through leading meetings
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I Really enjoy my day-to-day job as it allows me to communicate with a lot of different people. I find myself having new challenges regularly that I have to overcome and solve which is enjoyable. The University side of my course is engaging, but can be difficult.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have better improved my use of Programmes such as Excel, Power BI. I have improved my communication and confidence through speaking regularly with suppliers and leading meetings with them.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The Programme is really well structured. I have a set day once a week for lectures/study and regularly visits to university to have seminars. There is a good work/University balance. The designated day means I know what to expect and do not feel obliged to work over doing my course.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from My employer. I have a great relationship with my manager who I can talk to on a regular basis. I then have support from more senior managers. I often have messages from the Emerging talent Team inviting me to events.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a decent amount of support. They have been very supportive when I have needed any additional days for my assignments. They are happy to answer any questions about assignments and work. I have regular meetings from them to make sure that I am okay at work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My Qualification gives me a greater understanding of the world surrounding my job role. I feel as if I have a greater appreciation and better understand the parts to the puzzle, that perhaps when I started I was oblivious to. I have not yet used anything specifically with my job role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
At work there are different Charity events going on. We also have events for Apprentices and can organise and meet up outside of work with a budget for events. I have attended a few professional events towards the start. However, these have perhaps slowed down since
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DHL to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is very friendly and supportive. They offer a competitive wage that better reflects the kind of work that you do. They have lots of opportunities to experience various places in the work place that is insightful.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DHL?
To be yourself, through all the interviews and onboarding process don't be afraid to be yourself and be confident.
