GE Aerospace Supply Chain Management - 12 Month Placement

GE Aviation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is offering a 12-month Supply Chain Management Placement in Cheltenham. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, aimed at penultimate-year students studying relevant fields. Responsibilities include supplier management and data analysis, with potential future roles upon successful completion.

Benefits

Flexible benefits plan

26 days of holiday

Non-contributory Pension

Qualifications

• Currently studying in a relevant field such as Business or Supply Chain Management.
• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above.
• Penultimate year of study and returning to education post-placement.

Responsibilities

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, and logistics.
• Engage with suppliers and manage orders.
• Analyze data and create dashboards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Organized and capable of meeting deadlines

Team player

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree

Job description

Overview

In the 12-month Supply Chain Management Placement, you\'ll gain hands-on experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics and supply chain management across GE Aerospace sites.

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace advances aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You\'ll be part of a team that values drive, curiosity, and diverse perspectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this 12-month Supply Chain Management Placement, you\'ll gain experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, supplier delivery, and supply chain management. Specific responsibilities depend on location and role, and may include:

• Supplier engagement, order management, tender reviews, cost reduction, inventory management, or logistics support
• Cross-functional process improvements, cost-out projects, and initiatives such as Product Cost and Defect PSR
• Data analysis, dashboard creation, problem solving, and process optimization
• Supporting Operations Leaders with reporting and identifying improvement opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with lean tools like Hoshin Kanri
• Project planning, lean manufacturing, SQDC monitoring, and daily management activities aligned with business targets

There are multiple role types in this area, including Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Caledonian), Sourcing Initiatives (Cheltenham), GE9x NPI Project Team (Wales), Engineering Leadership (Cheltenham), Business Operations (Cheltenham), Operations Team (Dowty, Gloucester), and Strategic Planning (Cheltenham).

You will be guided by structured goals and objectives, with support from your People Leader and team. Coaching and mentoring will be provided, plus opportunities to connect with other placement students across the UK.

This opportunity is offered in Cardiff, Cheltenham Caledonian (Prestwick, Scotland) and Gloucester (Dowty) sites. Location and role preferences will be considered during the process.

GE Aerospace Wales

GE Aerospace Wales focuses on maintenance, repair and overhaul of commercial jet engines, based in Nantgarw with extensive workshop space and engine test facilities. The site services a range of engines and operates globally with a large customer base.

Other Sites

GE Aerospace Cheltenham focuses on design, development and manufacture of power distribution and avionics systems. GE Aerospace Caledonian specializes in MRO of CF6 & GEnx engines. Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, provides electronically controlled composite propeller systems.

The placement acts as a pipeline to GE\'s Operations Management Leadership Programme (OMLP), with graduate opportunities toward the end of the placement year. A 2:1 degree or higher is required to secure a graduate offer.

For more information about OMLP, see the GE Invent site.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Currently studying a Bachelor\'s or integrated Master\'s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, or Data Science
• Keen interest in Supply Chain Management
• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above
• Penultimate year of study and returning to education post-placement

Desired Characteristics

• Willingness to roll up sleeves and contribute to projects
• Organised and capable of meeting deadlines
• Curious to learn and driven
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ownership of projects and problem-solving abilities
• Analytical mindset and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Team player

Total Reward

GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan (FlexChoice) with options to tailor your benefits and savings. Default benefits include:

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday entitlement equivalent to 26 days, with option to buy/sell

Recruitment Process

Applicants will submit an initial CV. Stages may include a video interview, testing and MS Teams interview. Our recruitment team will keep you updated at every stage. If adjustments are needed, please email [e-mail].

Applications close on Friday 31st October, but may close earlier depending on volumes. Apply promptly. Only one application per candidate.

Security Clearance & Right to Work

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and maintained for this role. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role.

Applications from UK job seekers requiring sponsorship are welcome and will be considered with other applications. However, sponsorship is not available for Early Careers opportunities. You would need permanent right to work in the UK to be eligible for this placement.

Additional Information

As part of GE Aerospace, you\'ll join a global team delivering impact across manufacturing, innovation and productivity. This placement is designed to lead into graduate opportunities, with a future role offered upon successful completion.

Compensation Grade: OTHSAL
Relocation Assistance Provided: No