Aerospace Supply Chain Specialist - Defence Avionics

Mane Contract Services; Lossiemouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to support a defence aviation programme, ensuring timely delivery, repair and availability of aircraft parts. You will own parts, manage demand, repairs, deliveries and supplier performance, while working with engineering, maintenance and logistics teams to mitigate supply risks and drive performance.

This full-time role requires SC clearance, UK residency and a proactive, cross-functional approach to

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement or material planning.
• Experience with inventory, repairs, supplier performance or aerospace components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned aircraft parts and material requirements on a daily basis.
• Process purchase, repair and replenishment requests.
• Prioritise supply demands based on required delivery dates.
• Analyse and resolve supply shortfalls, delays and material shortages.
• Escalate delivery risks and performance issues where required.
• Conduct root cause analysis on missed delivery targets and implement corrective actions.
• Develop alternative sourcing and supply solutions for unavailable components.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and support organisations.
• Lead and participate in supply chain meetings to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
• Mentor junior team members and share supply chain best practice.
• Provide expert guidance on long-term material planning and programme requirements.

Skills

Supply chain

Analytical

Stakeholder management

SAP

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Mane Contract Services in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to support a defence aviation programme, ensuring timely delivery, repair and availability of aircraft parts. You will own parts, manage demand, repairs, deliveries and supplier performance, while working with engineering, maintenance and logistics teams to mitigate supply risks and drive performance.

This full-time role requires SC clearance, UK residency and a proactive, cross-functional approach to