WHO WE ARE:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
New Balance are offering a 1 year paid undergraduate placement to an undergraduate student, currently in in their penultimate year of study, with a desire to follow a career in Operations or Supply Chain. Through on the job training you will gain a broad understanding of the key functions within Operations as you spend 3 months working with each the Logistics, Demand Planning and Purchasing teams, with a free choice for the final 3 months.
This Placement opportunity will start on Monday 16th June 2025 and will be based in the Head Office (Warrington) full time.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 22nd February 2025

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Studying a degree in a relevant subject such as Business, Supply Chain, or similar related course.
• Must be able to provide right to work in the UK.
• Clear and concise communicator.
• Excellent written and spoken English and knowledge of MS Office packages, especially Excel.
• Strong organisation & Time Management skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated, ability to work as part of a team or alone.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Conscientious.
• Pro-active approach.
• Team player.
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• Assist with operational tasks across the Logistics, Demand Planning, Purchasing and Customer Operations teams.
• Produce and issue operational reports to stakeholders across the business.
• Enter purchase orders and sales orders into the internal system in line with business process.
• Monitor shared Logistics inboxes and respond to queries.
• Responsible for the organisation and distribution of original preference documentation for customs clearance.
• Support with ensuring import documentation is compliant.
• Support with communication on tracking incoming purchase orders and the status of customs clearance to plan delivery into the UK/EU warehouses.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations function.
• Involved in relevant Operations Projects.