Title:  Supply Chain & Planning Graduate

Who we are

We’re Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we’re experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we’re super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Join MMI and step into a culture that’s fast-paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges, a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Over here, we’re processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year. And we’re so much more than just milk. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products (a lot, we know), all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain.

Why Müller?

Milk flows through everything at Müller – from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers.

As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we’re always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future. We’re growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that’s bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking – and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

Müller Graduate Project Manager - September 2026

Release your potential with Müller

• Business Unit: Müller Milk and Ingredients
• Industry: FMCG
• Role: Supply-Chain Planning Graduate
• Location: Manchester
• Start date: September 2026
• Salary: £30,000

About Müller

Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting Supply-chain career with Britain’s most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to join our Supply-Chain Planning Graduate Programme. Müller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk.

Müller UK & Ireland is subdivided into 3 business areas:

• Müller Yogurts and Desserts (MYD)
• Müller Milk and Ingredients (MMI)
• Müller Services Limited (MSL)

Why Choose Müller?

As a major food and dairy manufacturer, we’re driven by a bold vision and a commitment to empower our people to excel. At Müller, we reward courage, encourage forward-thinking, and believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. Joining us means embarking on a journey where your personal drive is valued, and your career is nurtured.

Why Choose Müller Milk and Ingredients Supply-Chain?

Our Supply-Chain is a little bit special, we supply fresh Milk, Cream and Butter to all major food retailers. We supply over one billion bottles of milk every year from our 6 Dairy sites, along with over 100 million pots of Cream and 160 million packets of Butter, using the 3 billion litres of milk we collect from over 1,000 farms in the UK. We make around 25,000 deliveries a week from 14 Despatch/Depot locations to our customers. Supply-chain Planning sits at the heart of our operation, working with colleagues from across our business, covering Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Scheduling. The horizon we cover varies from 3-5 Year Strategic Planning, Medium-term planning for the next 12-15 months, and daily and weekly Operational Planning and Scheduling.

Role Details

Our Supply Chain Graduate Programme is designed to develop the next generation of Supply Chain leaders within Müller. Over the course of the program, you will play a crucial role in the key areas of our Supply-Chain, through assignments in at least two of the key areas of Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Scheduling, combining carrying out a key role within the team, with an improvement/project agenda. As we sit at the heart of the business, you will interact with colleagues from all other functions, including Commercial, Operations, Finance and Logistics.

You will work on real projects, and receive tailored training to build a strong foundation for your career in Supply Chain Planning. This will be combined with a high level of support for your personal and professional development. After completing the programme, you’ll continue to expand your expertise, preparing for a senior role within our Supply Chain.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Demand Planning: Take ownership of managing sales forecasts at the account level, aiming to improve service levels and reduce product wastage.
• Supply Planning: Develop capability and knowledge across the supply-chain planning horizon, to contribute to key roles in Supply-chain planning, with identification and delivery of improvement projects, aiming to improve service levels and reduce business costs.
• Scheduling: Develop capability and knowledge of MMI Scheduling, to contribute to key roles in Scheduling, with identification and delivery of improvement projects, aiming to improve service levels and reduce business costs.
• Data Analysis & Identification of Supply chain solutions: Analyse statistical data to generate accurate supply-chain solutions to support delivery of outstanding customer service at the least cost
• Cross-functional Collaboration:  Work closely with internal cross-functional colleagues, and wider Teams to underpin customer service and operational efficiency.
• External Stakeholder Relationships: Build and nurture relationships with external partners to enhance collaboration between Müller and our customers, improving Supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborative Group Projects: Work alongside other placement students on a group project, enhancing teamwork and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

• Top-Tier Training and Development: Receive training from leading professionals in the industry and build skills that last a lifetime
• Career Guidance: Regular feedback and career planning to help you navigate you journey and achieve your goals
• Networking Opportunities: Join a community of Early Career employees, allowing for valuable connections and peer support
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: A comprehensive package, including coverage of travel and accommodation expenses for off-site opportunities

What Will You Need?

 To be part of Müller’s Supply-Chain Planning Graduate Programme, you will need:

•  A STEM or business-related degree: at 2:1 or above, completed within the last three years
• Work Experience: Up to 2 years. Supply-Chain curiosity, combined with experience in a supply-chain or customer service environment is beneficial
• Travel: Flexibility to travel to other Müller sites for the purpose of work or learning activities with expenses covered
• UK Driver’s License: Must hold a full UK driving license for at least one year
• UK Residency: Eligibility to work in the UK and not be in any full-time education. (Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required threshold.)
• Curiosity: Curiosity to learn and the ambition to make an impact
• Stakeholder Engagement: First experiences with engagement of stakeholders and more senior stakeholders within the organizations
• Communication: Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork: Passionate team player with hands-on mentality
• Technical Ability: Very good Microsoft Office skills
• Resilience: Capability and tenacity to deliver

Müller’s Core Behaviour (MMI):

• Be Bold: Be proactive and take initiative
• Own it: Take responsibility for your work and outcomes
• One team: Collaborate effectively and support team members
• We Care: Show commitment and dedication to quality and results

Why Apply? 

This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We want to ensure all candidates have every opportunity to shine. We’ll support you throughout the full application process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. We encourage you to apply ASAP!

Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ