Supply Chain Information management apprentice Review

by L'Oreal

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Collaborating with supply chain teams to ensure the SQL server I manage is meeting business needs and working efficiently and correctly. Providing training across all of Operations UKI on an SQL platform used by all Operations teams.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes! From soft skills to business specific skills. Such as ; MS tools (Excel , Word , Power point) , SQL , Power Bi , Python. Additionally; Networking , public speaking , organisation , delegation.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Best decision I have ever made, Doing a DA rather than traditional University has given me such a diverse skill set and opened far more doors than I could ever of thought.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Really well

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My team is extremely understanding and helpful with my study days and always offer support when needed.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

You have to be a self motivated person to do a programme such as this as you are given a lot of responsibility and its up to you to seek out help.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I learn much more from my role at L'Oreal than I do from university , however some modules allow you to research topics that are relevant to your role and can be implemented.

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes a lot , i head up the social committee at L'Oreal for interns and apprentices. We have a lot of guest speakers , networking opposites and team days.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

100%, this is a fantastic company with people being the core focus of the business. No matter what type of person you are and what your background is there is a role for you!

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal?

Be yourself! Although its cliché is absolutely true. Be flexible and open to learning whilst showing a interest in current affairs and the beauty market will go along way. Passion is key.