Trainee Supply Chain Manager - Elevation Programme

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Company Description

At Frasers Group, we're rethinking retail from the ground up. Through digital innovation, vertically integrated supply chains, and unique store experiences, we deliver the world's best sports, premium, and luxury brands to consumers globally.

As one of the UK's largest and most complex retail organisations, our supply chain sits at the heart of everything we do. From factory partnerships and product development to logistics, availability, and commercial performance.

Our portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers to name a few.

Why join us?

Our Vision: To build the world's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem
Our Purpose: To elevate the lives of the many by providing access to the world's best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people think commercially, move fast, and take ownership across the entire value chain. To succeed here, you must live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Move fast, challenge convention, and bring others with you
• Own it and back yourself - Take accountability for outcomes, not just activity
• Be relevant - Deliver value for our customers, partners, and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

The Elevation Programme is a fast-track development opportunity designed to build future leaders within our Product, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions. You will gain first-hand exposure to how a high-volume, global retail supply chain operates from factory floor to customer.

This programme offers a unique opportunity to influence product performance, availability, and profitability for the UK's largest sports retailer by working directly with our sourcing and manufacturing partners.

What You'll Do

Year 1: Supply Chain Foundations

You will work closely with multiple factories that manufacture products for our brands, gaining full ownership of the product lifecycle, including:

• Have insight into product design, development, and factory onboarding
• Demand forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimisation
• Managing amendments, production timelines, and logistics flows
• Quality control, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Reviewing performance data to optimise categories and improve supply efficiency

Factory partners attend weekly trading and performance reviews at our Shirebrook HQ, giving you regular exposure to commercial trading decisions, supplier negotiations, and operational problem-solving.

Year 2: Specialisation & Scale

Building on your foundation year, you will specialise in a defined area of the supply chain (e.g. sourcing, planning, production, or category optimisation), while gaining exposure across additional brands and product categories within the Group.

To accelerate your progression into leadership roles within Supply Chain and Commercial teams, you will receive:

• Early access to our Leadership & Management Training Programme
• Direct insight and mentorship from senior leaders across Frasers Group
• Structured development focused on commercial acumen, data-led decision making, and supplier management

Qualifications

• A degree is not essential; candidates from Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Digital, Fashion & Merchandising, or Management backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Permanent right to work in the UK

Skills

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality, and speed
• Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office to analyse complex data
• Able to translate supply chain data into clear business actions
• Passion for retail and product, with an eye for consumer trends
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building trusted supplier and internal partnerships

Additional Information

Benefits

• One year of free accommodation, plus subsidised food and laundry
• Discounted gym membership
• 20% discount across Frasers Group brands including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, Everlast, GAME, and more
• Frasers Champion - Peer-nominated recognition with double pay for one month

Employee Wellbeing

• Frasers Fit - Free wellbeing app, gym classes, and discounted Everlast Gym memberships
• Retail Trust - 24/7 wellbeing support including counselling, financial, and legal advice

Selection Process

• Application review (response within 30 days)
• Online assessment (analytical skills, logic, values)
• Video interview (demonstrating your fearless mindset)
• Onsite assessment centre at Shirebrook HQ - March 2026
• Offers issued April 2026
• Programme start: September 2026, including an immersive orientation week

Right to Work

Please note: we are unable to accept applications from candidates requiring sponsorship or holding dependent, Student (Tier 4), Skilled Worker (Tier 2), or Post-Study Work visas. Applicants must have permanent UK working rights.