Job Description

Supply Chain Specialist

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and E7 Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,700 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach. BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to help support our P8 programme based out of Lossiemouth

This role will assist in analyzing post production supply chain data to define reorder points and quantities. Enters, tracks, monitors and coordinates customer material and delivery requirements and customer orders. Processes material returned from customers. Assists in the analysis of supplier and/or customer data regarding products or services to include repair capabilities, capacity and performance. Processes documentation associated with repair items and warranty claims.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of assigned parts.
• Setting of daily SC priorities to meet aircraft requirements through communication and system driven reports.
• Interrogation, vetting and processing all demand requisitions on a daily basis using Required Delivery Dates as the mechanism to prioritise requirements
• Escalation of known problems and any risk to Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to Supply Chain Management
• Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for spares that fail their Required Delivery Date (RDD), reporting completed analysis to P-8A Supply Chain Management
• Generate supply solutions of assigned parts for those requirements not immediately available.
• Efficiently prioritise all tasks and work to best support the business needs.
• Identify and communicate maintenance changes that may affect availability of parts in support of fleet requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with support organisations to ensure a seamless support is provided
• Conduct Supply Chain Support activities in line with Business Unit Processes and Procedures.
• Review and amend Processes and Procedures when gaps/errors are identified during the day to day activities
• Mentor junior members of the team in Supply Chain Best Practices and help resolve minor issues as they become experienced
• Provide SME guidance and support to internal stakeholders for long-range Programme requirements
• Host meetings pertinent to the success of assigned RAAs.
• Support ad-hoc tasks allocated by management to support business requirements
• Provide out of hours service as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred Experience:

• Supply Chain Experience
• Exposure to Aerospace/Defence procurement/Supply Chain environments

What Boeing offers you

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
• Generous Parental Leave
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)