Supply Chain - Graduate Role

Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing.

About AB World Foods

We're famous for flavour. As part of Associated British Foods (ABF), one of the world's largest diversified food and retail groups, we're proud to bring exciting flavours from around the world to millions of consumers every year. Our parent company operates in 56 countries, employs over 138,000 people and generates annual sales of £19.5 billion.

But what truly makes us special is our people. We share ideas, help each other solve problems and take pride in what we achieve together - all part of making AB World Foods a great place to work, grow and develop.

About the Role

What if your first job after university wasn't about making coffee, sitting in meetings, or watching from the sidelines?  What if you could lead projects, influence decisions, work with household brands, and make a genuine impact from day one? At AB World Foods, that's exactly what you'll do.

Join the team behind some of the UK's most loved food brands including Patak's, Blue Dragon, Levi Roots, Al'Fez, TABASCO® and Capsicana and discover a career where every day brings new challenges, new opportunities, and new ways to make a difference. 

From factory production lines and cutting-edge automation projects to sustainability initiatives and global sourcing strategies, you'll experience the full supply chain that keeps millions of products moving from source to shelf.

This isn't a programme where you'll spend two years observing. It's a programme where you'll spend two years building the foundations of a career.

Who thrives here?

We're looking for people who are curious, keen to learn and interested in contributing to the team. You'll enjoy this programme if you:

  • Love solving problems
  • Enjoy working in a varied environment
  • Enjoy working with people
  • Want responsibility early in your career
  • Ask questions and challenge the status quo
  • Are motivated by continuous learning
  • Want to make a visible impact on a business

If you have a STEM degree (2:2 or above) and the drive to build an exciting career in Supply Chain, we'd love to hear from you 

Join a business that's ambitious, innovative and passionate about developing future leaders. Apply now to start building your career with AB World Foods.

Why join us?

Supply Chain sits at the heart of our business. It's where strategy becomes reality. It's where innovation meets execution. It's where smart thinking, problem-solving and collaboration come together to deliver products that consumers love.

Over our 24-month Graduate Scheme, you'll gain hands-on experience, learning what it takes to plan, make and deliver award-winning, world-famous food products. You'll rotate through a range of key functions, including Manufacturing, Supply & Demand Planning, Technical and Procurement, giving you a broad understanding of how a leading food business operates.

You'll not only learn the fundamentals of food manufacturing and supply chain management, but also gain exposure to a diverse and forward-thinking sector that plays an important role in feeding the nation.

Some key responsibilities you are likely to gain:

  • Leading improvement initiatives within our manufacturing operations whilst leading a specific team/line 
  • Helping launch new products into the market 
  • Using data and analytics to solve complex business challenges 
  • Driving sustainability and environmental improvements 
  • Supporting investment projects involving automation and technology 
  • Working with suppliers and partners across the globe 
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business priorities 
  • Influencing decisions that improve service, efficiency and performance 
  • Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities 
  • Adapting to new challenges and environments across different rotations

Your reward

  • £30,000 starting salary
  • £1,500 sign-on bonus
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Structured development programme
  • Support from experienced leaders and mentors
  • Long-term career opportunities within AB World Foods and the wider ABF Group

We aim to build an inclusive work environment for all and will consider all candidates without regard to gender, including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity or trade union membership. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

To apply for this role, you must have the right to live and work in the UK with one of the following applying to you:

  • British Citizens (but not a British Overseas Citizen, British National (Overseas) or British Protected Person)
  • EU/EEA/Swiss nationals resident in the UK by or before 31 December 2020, holding status via the EU Settlement Scheme
  • Non-EEA nationals with Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement in the UK
  • Current UK Student Visa or Tier 4 Student Visa
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  • Deadline
    December 9th, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £30,000 plus a sign-on bonus of £1,500 + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above
  • Location
    Leigh (Manchester)
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  • All STEM disciplines
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