Supply chain leadership professional (integrated degree)
Level 6 · DegreeTransport and logistics 4 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This integrated degree apprenticeship at Level 6 trains supply chain leaders to manage complex, global supply chains at a strategic level, combining a degree with professional practice. Apprentices develop expertise in procurement, logistics, supplier relationships, and supply chain resilience across sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and FMCG. It can lead to Director of Supply Chain, Chief Procurement Officer, or Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) chartered membership.
On the job
What you’ll learn
End-to-end supply chain strategy and network design
Global sourcing, procurement strategy, and supplier development
Demand planning, inventory optimisation, and logistics management
Supply chain risk, resilience, and business continuity planning
Sustainability, ethical trading, and circular economy principles
Data analytics and digital tools for supply chain decision-making
Leadership, change management, and influencing across organisations
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver supply chain improvement projects
Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies
Analyse supply chain data to identify risk and efficiency opportunities
Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and logistics partners
Present supply chain strategy and performance to executive stakeholders
Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing programmes
Design and implement supply chain resilience plans
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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