Jobs, fresher vacancy - Trainee Commercial Manager - Early Careers • Mansfield

Company: Frasers Group

Mansfield

Job DescriptionThe 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 DoYear 1: Supply Chain FoundationsYou will work closely with multiple factories that manufacture products for our brands, gaining full ownership of the product lifecycle, including:Have insight into development, and product elevationManage forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimisationManaging amendments, production timelines, and logistics flowsReviewing performance data to optimise categories and improve supply efficiencyFactory 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 & ScaleBuilding 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 ProgrammeDirect insight and mentorship from senior leaders across Frasers GroupStructured development focused on commercial acumen, data-led decision making, and supplier management