Join our McCormick Graduate Program – Supply Chain Pathway
2-Year Rotational Graduate Program based in Haddenham & Peterborough Are you hungry for a career journey bursting with endless possibilities? Do you savour the thought of an electrifying experience that will spice up your professional life? Your quest for adventure ends here – our Rotational Graduate Program is ready to feast on the talents of the next generation of future leaders and innovators!With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales. From the bold taste of Schwartz herbs and spices to the irresistible seasonings of Frank’s RedHot, the iconic flavour of French’s Mustard, and the indulgent sweetness of Cattlemen’s BBQ Sauces, our products inspire meals and moments in kitchens across the country. As a global leader in flavour, we’re passionate about innovation, quality, and bringing joy to every bite – and we’re looking for talented people to help us shape the future of taste. APPLY FOR OUR SUPPLY CHAIN PATHWAY: #LI-DNIFor those who thrive in dynamic logistics and operations, our Supply Chain Program offers an exceptional journey! You'll navigate end-to-end supply chain management from procurement, raw materials, supply and demand planning and the intricate world of supply chain operations, optimizing processes, and ensuring seamless product delivery. This year we will also be offering a rotational Engineering opportunity as part of our supply chain pathway. Experience the thrill of coordinating operations, managing inventory, and streamlining the movement of goods. Key Rotations: Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain (Flavour Solutions & Consumer) & Engineering Procurement (Direct and Indirect)Directly owning spend categories to create a sourcing strategy and drive valueWorking with Category Heads to drive Strategy in the region by engaging stakeholders and owning key elements of the strategy deliveryWorking with stakeholders across multiple functions to make a positive difference to procurement’s value add to the business – e.g., operations, logistics, marketing, finance, to influence and drive positive changes and decisionsOwning change projects with our supply base that will make a big difference to how we manage our external spend, increasing efficiency and/or reduce complexity ManufacturingWorking with the Operations Management team, to develop key operational and best-practice skills within the food manufacturing environmentExperiencing the role of Team Leader from time-to-time, to help you develop and grow as an individual and attain the skills required for the next level of managementSupporting the Team Leader in prioritizing the activities of the team, driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Identifying Continuous Improvement projects and working with cross-functional teams using best-practice manufacturing techniques such as LEAN, Kaizen and SMED techniquesAdhering to Health & Safety practices, using our behavioural safety programme ‘Dupont Safestart’, and ensuring your team operates within our ‘safe systems of work’ Supply Chain(Flavour Solutions & Consumer) Full ownership and management of a small portfolio of finished goods or materials including planning, communication and issue resolution with supply chain, operations, procurement, suppliers, and the customer in a timely and accurate mannerManage a supply chain project working cross functionally to deliver a cost/ time benefit to the business.Learn and explore new systems / reports to leverage new information for the planning teamUndertake an end-to-end value stream mapping of the co-packing supply chain initially focused on the UK market with the potential to extend across EuropeIdentify opportunities to optimise the supply chain from a cost, service and agility perspective. The scope includes NPD, promotions and standard skus with product supply from France, Poland, UK and external co-manufacturingAssess the opportunities and make recommendations for eliminating co-packing activities – examples may be ensuring the product is made in the factories shelf ready, in-housing the external co-packing activities, etc EngineeringDevelopment of a small scale CCI/ Quality improvement projectSupporting ongoing commissioning activities of process / packaging lines on siteCoordination of x-functional teams on project execution for small scale projects/ tests/ trialsRotations will also offer the opportunity to experience routine maintenance in a plant environment WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?Immersive Rotations: Gain exposure to diverse departmentsMentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from top-tier professionalsReal-World Challenges: Tackle projects that have a global impactNetworking: Build connections with a global community of future leadersAccelerated Growth: Fast-track your career with a structured development planCompetitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and fantastic benefits WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Current students or recent graduates with a predicted or achieved 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) or aboveDemonstration of commercial acumen, desire to work in an international business and corporate environmentLeadership potential: we are looking for talented future leaders who want to and can make a big difference to McCormickAble to analyse and present accurate basic statistical data to a broad range of individualsA strong team player, able to build effective, collaborative relationshipsA highly driven individual, with strong learning agility, open to new challenges and happy to work with cross functional teams and culturesA vibrant individual, who is capable of quick decision-making, with the confidence and drive to make a positive difference to their work environmentBe adaptable, open to change, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Fluent English speaker and a second language would be advantageousInterested in a career in the food industry Our Rotational Graduate Program is designed to ignite your potential, empower your growth, and propel you into a world of infinite opportunities. We believe in nurturing diverse talents to drive innovation, and that is why we offer not one, not two, not three, different graduate pathways on our Rotational Graduate Program! Each pathway provides a unique opportunity for graduates to explore, grow, and excel in their chosen field. Join us on a transformative journey as you rotate across different teams within Commercial, Quality and R&D and Supply Chain. Join us in shaping the future, accelerating your career, and experiencing a journey like no other. Unleash your potential – apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
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