Annie is a Beauty Planning Manager at Avon Cosmetics – she accelerated her career progression by enrolling on the Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship.
Annie levelled up her career by enrolling on the BSc Professional Practice in Supply Chain Leadership with Leeds Trinity University and the Supply Chain Academy, graduating with first-class honours in September 2025.
How the Degree Apprenticeship Supported Her Growth
The programme combines academic theory with applied learning, covering key modules that Annie credits with driving both her personal and professional development:
Professional Engagement Advocate for women in supply chain leadership, championing diversity and representation in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Leadership & Strategic Management Strengthened her ability to connect strategy to operations and lead high-performing teams with confidence.
Financial Management Equipped her with the skills to evaluate financial performance, improve cost-efficiencies, and deliver measurable ROI through workplace projects.
Supply Chain Models & Frameworks Enabled her to analyse and apply established frameworks to redesign processes and improve operational effectiveness.
Project Implementation Helped her lead and deliver multiple real-world initiatives within Avon, turning insight into measurable results.
People & Collaboration Enhanced her ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, communicate with impact, and manage change effectively.
Professional Impact
Implemented projects that improved cost-efficiency and productivity in Avon’s supply chain operations
Applied academic learning directly to live challenges in beauty product planning and logistics
Balanced full-time work, study, and family life – setting an example for others considering higher education later in their careers
Demonstrated how women in logistics and supply chain can step into senior leadership roles with confidence
“Don’t let your learning lead to knowledge. Let your learning lead to action. This journey gave me the tools, frameworks, and confidence to turn theory into impact – leading strategy, driving collaboration, and delivering results.”
– Annie Ranu
Conclusion
Annie describes the programme as transformative: the journey gave me the tools, frameworks, and confidence to turn theory into impact – leading strategy, driving collaboration, and delivering results.
