Senior Rotary Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

StandardAero; Gosport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

StandardAero in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior Supply Chain leader to manage UK Rotary activities, ensuring stock accuracy, QMS development, and supplier governance. You will drive continuous improvement, lead a large team, and coordinate with customers on changing requirements.

The role requires experience in MRP/ERP, MJDI processes, and strong leadership with a focus on safety, productivity, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK rotary/aviation supply chain is preferred.
• Desirable training in MRP Part 145 and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of MJDI processes and procurement tools.
• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set and test safe guidelines for team operations.
• Develop and maintain the Supply Chain QMS and stock taking.
• Manage escalations, AOG spares, and orderbook accuracy.
• Lead supplier relationships and monitor market/regulatory changes.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Oversee UK Rotary Supply Chain governance and reporting.

Skills

Customer focus

Results oriented

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical

Planning

Attention to detail

Change management

Tools

ERP System

MJDI

MRP Part 145 Training

Excel

UAA/MA roles

CIPS Level 5+

Job description

• Setting and testing clear guidelines to establish a safe environment for the team to operate within.
• Communication and development of the Supply Chain quality management system (QMS).
• Ensuring fit-for-purpose Stock Taking activities to maintain stock accuracy and cover minimum annual stock coverage requirements.
• Maintain and Develop systems to manage supply escalations and AOG spares in line with the constantly changing operational requirements.
• Management of timely reverse Supply Chain to return unserviceable assets from in-work projects.
• Management of systems to remove overdues, cancellations or changes to purchase orders to keep Orderbook current and correct.
• Accountable for the accuracy of MJDI Accounting
• Routine analysis and actioning of aged inventory and setting of target stock levels to maximise stock efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance customer relationship and communication plan with internal stakeholders.
• Deployment and coaching of data analysis to promote CI and forecast emerging issues.
• Maintain reliable supplier relations both internally and externally.
• Research and monitor market trends, emerging technology and regulatory changes.
• Development of the approved supplier portfolio to increase agility and cost for our customer.
• Ensure system compliance to industry and market regulations and lead the enterprise to get ahead of changes as they emerge.
• Project manage Closing and/or incoming programmes to the customers statement of work.
• Sponsor development of your direct reports and champion development of everyone within function and the business unit where appropriate.
• Establishing clear objectives for all roles and maximising development through annual performance cycles.
• Support a climate of continuous improvement to assist Safety, Productivity, Quality and to create a leaner environment
• Be an activist for the StandardAero value, mission and vision
• Maintain Commercial rigor in a tri-party environment (Supplier-Customers).
• Develop and implement (in conjunction with senior rotary leadership team and our customer (BDUK)) a model for the procurement and distribution of non-proprietary materials in support of the RWE contract resulting in c$1m of additional revenue for the BU.
• Overall management of a supply chain consisting of c.$250m in inventory value.
• Provide governance and oversight for all UK Rotary Supply Chain activities, ensuring policies, process and procedures are relevant and up to date, incorporating best industry practice.
• MRP Part 145 Training
• ERP Super-User
• MJDI Material Accountant (MA) or MJDI Unit Application Administrator (UAA)
• CIPS Level 5 or higher
• Experience of Chinook RWE contract
• Military or Aviation supply experience within a tier 1 OEM
• Civil or Military Maintenance and Repair Organisation (Part 145)
• DLOC/ILOC experience
• Highly customer focused and results oriented
• Assertive, resilient and change focused
• Self-aware, adaptive and optimistic
• Natural leader with the ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills, in particular, knowledge of procurement systems, and Microsoft Excel
• Analytical and numerical
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality
• Good planning skills and able to meet targets and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Proven track record/Experience of Transformation and Experience of leading a large team with results

Job Description

Key responsibilities and duties

• Setting and testing clear guidelines to establish a safe environment for the team to operate within.
• Communication and development of the Supply Chain quality management system (QMS).
• Ensuring fit-for-purpose Stock Taking activities to maintain stock accuracy and cover minimum annual stock coverage requirements.
• Maintain and Develop systems to manage supply escalations and AOG spares in line with the constantly changing operational requirements.
• Management of timely reverse Supply Chain to return unserviceable assets from in-work projects.
• Management of systems to remove overdues, cancellations or changes to purchase orders to keep Orderbook current and correct.
• Accountable for the accuracy of MJDI Accounting
• Routine analysis and actioning of aged inventory and setting of target stock levels to maximise stock efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance customer relationship and communication plan with internal stakeholders.
• Deployment and coaching of data analysis to promote CI and forecast emerging issues.
• Maintain reliable supplier relations both internally and externally.
• Research and monitor market trends, emerging technology and regulatory changes.
• Development of the approved supplier portfolio to increase agility and cost for our customer.
• Ensure system compliance to industry and market regulations and lead the enterprise to get ahead of changes as they emerge.
• Project manage Closing and/or incoming programmes to the customers statement of work.
• Sponsor development of your direct reports and champion development of everyone within function and the business unit where appropriate.
• Establishing clear objectives for all roles and maximising development through annual performance cycles.
• Support a climate of continuous improvement to assist Safety, Productivity, Quality and to create a leaner environment
• Be an activist for the StandardAero value, mission and vision
• Maintain Commercial rigor in a tri-party environment (Supplier-Customers).
• Develop and implement (in conjunction with senior rotary leadership team and our customer (BDUK)) a model for the procurement and distribution of non-proprietary materials in support of the RWE contract resulting in c$1m of additional revenue for the BU.
• Overall management of a supply chain consisting of c.$250m in inventory value.
• Provide governance and oversight for all UK Rotary Supply Chain activities, ensuring policies, process and procedures are relevant and up to date, incorporating best industry practice.

Desirable Skills / Training

• MRP Part 145 Training
• ERP Super-User
• MJDI Material Accountant (MA) or MJDI Unit Application Administrator (UAA)
• CIPS Level 5 or higher

Desirable Experience

• Experience of Chinook RWE contract
• Military or Aviation supply experience within a tier 1 OEM
• Civil or Military Maintenance and Repair Organisation (Part 145)
• DLOC/ILOC experience

Required Competencies

• Highly customer focused and results oriented
• Assertive, resilient and change focused
• Self-aware, adaptive and optimistic
• Natural leader with the ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills, in particular, knowledge of procurement systems, and Microsoft Excel
• Analytical and numerical
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality
• Good planning skills and able to meet targets and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail skillsProven track record/Experience of Transformation and Experience of leading a large team with results

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.