Placement Title: Supply Chain, Procurement and Customer Operations Placements (3 positions) Location: Chiswick, London Role type: Approximately 12-month work placement commencing mid-June 2027 and finishing at the end of June 2028 Way of working: Our hybrid working policy requires 10 days in the office per month. However, experience shows that placement students get the most from their placement by spending at least three, ideally four, days a week in the office. Applications are open now and will close on 13 November, so be sure to apply before the deadline. Who are we? Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. The Opportunities Supply Chain Placement – Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail Based within our Global Travel Retail business, you will be part of the team that brings our world-renowned portfolio of premium spirits and Champagne to life across airports, cruise ships, border stores and other travel retail channels worldwide. Discover how products reach travellers around the world. You could help the team plan stock levels and product availability, gaining hands-on insight into the supply chain behind an international travel retail business. Working with customers’ logistics teams and commercial colleagues, you could support sales forecasting, monitor inventory and help plan replenishment, making sure stock is available where and when it’s needed. Your work could include updating planning data, reviewing stock reports and highlighting potential shortages or excess stock for the team to investigate. Along the way, you’ll build your analytical, problem-solving and relationship-building skills, learning how teams use data and collaboration to keep products moving and customers supported. Marketing Procurement Placement – Point of Sale (POS), Chivas Brothers Ever wondered how branded glassware, bar mats and shop displays go from an idea to something you see in a shop, bar or pub? Based at Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business behind brands including Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet, you’ll help the team source, order and deliver these items, known as point-of-sale (POS) materials. You’ll work with suppliers to track production, quality and delivery dates, help keep an eye on stock levels and spending, and support getting materials where they need to be for marketing campaigns. You’ll also work with colleagues across Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain, keep purchasing information up to date and help prepare reports on suppliers, stock and online sales activity. It’s a chance to see how creative ideas become real products, learn how buying decisions balance cost, quality and timing, and build your organisation, communication and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience. Customer Operations Placement – Pernod Ricard UK Learn first-hand what it takes to keep products moving and customers supported. In the 3PL (third-party logistics) and Operations team, you’ll take ownership of practical tasks and build skills you can use throughout your career. You’ll manage free-goods orders from start to finish, helping samples reach new customers, events and staff training sessions. You’ll also look after a customer account, handling emails and working through challenges such as missed deliveries and missing stock. Along the way, you’ll build relationships with logistics partners, customers and colleagues, and learn how supply and demand planning works, including finding alternative products when needed. You’ll help get customer complaints and issues to the right people, and may also update process guides, maintain datasets and prepare data for analysis. It’s an opportunity to develop your communication, problem-solving and organisational skills while seeing how your work helps day-to-day operations run smoothly. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who is: · Proactive, capable and eager to learn. · Comfortable taking ownership and becoming a reliable go-to person within the team. Preferred Degree Disciplines · Supply Chain · Procurement and Purchasing · Operations Management · International Business or a related discipline Relevant Experience Experience may have been gained through: · University coursework relating to supply chain, procurement, logistics, business or international business. · Research or data analysis projects. · Roles in clubs, societies or student organisations. · Retail, hospitality or customer-facing work experience. · Projects demonstrating analytical thinking, practical problem-solving or an understanding of customer needs and business operations. Skills and Capabilities · Excel and PowerPoint skills. · Numerical skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data. · Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. · Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate and build effective stakeholder relationships. · Excellent attention to detail. What You'll Gain · Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced supply chain, procurement or customer operations team. · Discover how teams source goods, plan product availability and support customers, depending on your placement. · Contribute to day-to-day operations and practical projects that help keep products moving and customers supported. · Build your analytical, problem-solving, planning and relationship-building skills. · Receive regular coaching, support and mentoring throughout your placement. Why Join Us? At Pernod Ricard, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of a global business with a proud heritage, an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands and an ambitious future. Guided by our shared values, you'll thrive in a culture built on Collective Spirit, where talented people come together across teams, functions and markets to collaborate, learn from one another and achieve great things. As you Craft Your Path, you'll have opportunities to develop new skills, explore different experiences and grow your career with the support of a business that invests in its people. Together, as we Cultivate the Future, you'll help shape a more sustainable and responsible world, creating Good Times from a Good Place while making a positive impact on our people, communities and planet. What We Offer At Pernod Ricard, we believe that when our people thrive, our business thrives. That's why we offer a range of benefits** designed to support your financial wellbeing, health and lifestyle, helping you bring your best self to work every day. Learning & Development: Take part in our Learning & Development Programme, with in-person workshops at Chiswick covering self-awareness, presenting with impact, personal branding, delivering results and managing stakeholders. Reward & Financial Wellbeing: Competitive salary, annual bonus, Profit Share, eligibility to join our pension, share ownership opportunities and income protection. Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, virtual GP access, mental health support and specialist wellbeing resources for every stage of life. Work & Life: Flexible and hybrid working, up to 15 days working remotely abroad, enhanced family leave, paid volunteering days and lifestyle benefits. Growth & Recognition: Career development opportunities, global experiences, colleague recognition programmes and product allowances that help you grow and celebrate success. Next Steps Application Process Stage 1: Submit your CV and online application. Stage 2: If successful, attend a short Microsoft Teams interview with our Early Careers team. Stage 3: Complete the personality / technical skills assessment. Stage 4: Attend either an assessment centre or an interview with the manager of the team you have applied to join. We believe diverse perspectives, experiences and identities make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential. We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience that recognises different needs and preferences. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please send us an email at [email protected]. We'll work with you to provide appropriate support wherever possible. Learn more about Pernod Ricard https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en Learn more about Chivas Brothers https://www.chivasbrothers.com/ **Benefits and offerings may vary by location, employing entity, role and eligibility. Job Posting End Date: 2026-11-13 Target Hire Date: 2027-06-14 Target End Date: 2028-06-30 Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.

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