Supply Chain Management Intern (Vertical Lift) - 12 Month Placement

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Position overview:

This post is for a Supply Chain Intern (Vertical Lift) to work within the Supply Chain function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) in Gosport. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,200 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, and Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services

Position responsibilities:

• Day-to-day support and management of assigned parts, liaison with internal and external customers of demand priority/criticality of a Programme in the UK.
• Utilise reporting to address any actions. This includes, but is not limited to: New Buys, Excess Requests and Allocations. Analysing Target Stock Levels, Consumption Data and Condemnation Rates for individual parts.
• Work in alignment with contractual KPIs supporting key supplier activities, developing best practice to support effective contractual execution.
• Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Review all inputs into the demand forecasting tool.
• Supporting UK sourcing strategy
• Negotiating pricing and terms
• Stakeholder management
• Preparing and issuing contracting documentation including raising RFQ, RFI’s and Purchase Orders.
• Managing supplier and functional performance targets.
• Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Studying towards a Business, Finance or similar degree
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).
• Studying towards a supply chain management related degree
• Strong analytical skills with data and drawing conclusions/making recommendations
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• Integrity and strong ethical values.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Skilled team member/contributor
• Driving for business results
• Customer satisfaction focus

Relocation:

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

Work Authorization:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization 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.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.

• We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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 a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)