Jack is a Purchasing and Inventory Manager at Helukabel UK Ltd, following roles at The Very Group and Royal Greenland.
He levelled up his career by enrolling on the Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship.
Academic Achievement: Achieved a 2:1 Professional Engagement: Supply chain leader with expertise in inbound logistics, supplier development, and sustainable transport solutions
How the Degree Apprenticeship Supported His Growth
The Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship offered Jack a powerful combination of academic rigour and applied workplace learning – enabling him to lead transformation across multiple organisations.
Operations & Process Management Helped Jack streamline inbound flows, manage rework, and optimise inventory control – raising availability to 92% and reducing broken promises to just 0.1% across 8,000+ SKUs.
Supply Chain Strategy & Planning Supported the creation of long-term logistics strategies including 20ft container reduction, UK transport cost saving, and co-packer selection and implementation.
Lean Thinking & Continuous Improvement Enabled Jack to drive consolidation projects (part pallets, air/trailer freight, haulage waste) that improved utilisation and cut emissions.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Underpinned his work mapping a supply base of over 2,500 factories and conducting performance reviews using KPIs, audits, and CAPs – enhancing visibility, traceability, and risk control.
Leadership & Change Management Strengthened Jack’s ability to engage stakeholders, influence cross-functional teams, and drive sustainable change across two high-performing businesses.
Professional Impact Jack has delivered measurable improvements in stock performance, supplier reliability, and logistics efficiency. His ability to bridge theory and action helped him stand out early in his career and transition seamlessly into a senior supply chain role at Royal Greenland.
“The support from the SCA team was amazing. They gave me the academic knowledge and helped me apply it to real-world challenges – making a real difference in both businesses.”
– Jack Atkins
Conclusion
Jack Atkins exemplifies the impact of the Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship – demonstrating how applied learning drives strategic thinking, operational excellence, and confident leadership. Jack’s results show how the programme empowers professionals to elevate their careers and deliver tangible value across the supply chain.
