Placement Year

Supply Chain Innovation 1-year placement opportunity at ghd!

Consumer and FMCG and Retail
Salary: 
£25,417
Leeds
2137
Position Start Date: 
September 2025
Application deadline:
21/03/2025

Who is the company? 

 

  • Iconic British brand ghd is a global leader in high end professional hair styling tools and the UK’s number one recommended styling brand. Loved by stylists and consumers, loved by press, and loved by the people that work for the brand!  

  • Merging science and innovation, with luxury beauty and style; ghd pioneers new technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world. Developed by leading scientists in the dedicated ghd R&D laboratories in Cambridge, ghd tools deliver safer hair heat styling and have become an essential part of the daily lives of professional hair stylists and consumers globally.  

  • A trusted and loved brand, ghd sells 2 million stylers every year and 5 iconic ghd products are sold every minute. The award-winning ghd tools are used by 200,000 stylists around the world and sold in 30+ countries and more than 45,000 premium salons. 

  • Renowned for game changing innovation and superior performance, at ghd we are on a mission to transform lives with the power of a good hair day! 

 

 

What is the role? 

 

  • Working across the end-to-end supply chain, supporting with system admin tasks and work flows
  • Data Analysis. Assist in analysing supply chain data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Inventory Management: Support inventory control activities, ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained.
  • Order Processing. Help process orders, track shipments, and manage delivery schedules.
  • Supplier Relations. Assist in managing relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely procurement of materials.
  • Documentation. Maintain accurate records of supply chain activities, including purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.
  • Process Improvement: Participate in projects aimed at improving supply chain processes and efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration. Work closely with other departments such as logistics, sales, and procurement to support overall supply chain objectives

     

Who is Best Suited?  

  • Technical Skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Analytical Skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Communication Skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Attention to Detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and pay close attention to detail.
  • Team Player. Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

     

Values 

 

ghd are proudly committed to their five core Company Values and aim to attract and retain employees who live their Values. 

  • Collaborative – They work together to create the extraordinary 

  • Creative – They foster creativity & excellence to create value for their brands and business 

  • Courageous – They are agile, entrepreneurial & they own their future 

  • Connected – They stay connected and ensure they are always consumer first 

  • Committed – They are responsible for their impact on other & the planet 

 

 

Benefits 

 

This placement could be your chance to further your career with a globally leading brand - after your placement, you can apply to ghd’s graduate opportunities.  There are also a range of benefits that ghd offers, including the following: 

 

  • Pension: 3% Employee & 5% Employer  

  • Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme  

  • Cycle to work scheme  

  • Staff Discount (50% off up to 10 products)