Supply Chain Management Intern (Fixed Wing) - 12 Month Placement

Boeing; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Management Intern (Fixed Wing) for a 12-month placement in Bristol. You will assist with end-to-end supply chain activities, run data-driven analyses, manage supplier communications, and contribute to cost reduction and process improvements.

This UK-based role requires right to work in the UK and offers a structured internship experience with exposure to major defence contracts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day support and management of assigned parts and demand priority/criticality.
• Use reporting to address actions: New Buys, Excess Requests, Allocations.
• Work with KPIs and supplier activities to support contractual execution.
• Support risk, issue and opportunity, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Review inputs into the demand forecasting tool and UK sourcing strategy.
• Negotiate pricing and terms; manage contracting documentation (RFQ, RFI, PO).
• Manage supplier performance targets and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Drive and enthusiasm

Integrity

Education

Business or Finance degree (in progress)

Supply chain related degree (in progress)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Supply Chain Management Intern (Fixed Wing) - 12 Month Placement

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing Defence UK is seeking an enthusiastic and high-performing Supply Chain Intern (Fixed Wing) to work within the Supply Chain function in Bristol. 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, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Rotary Wing Enterprise, Logistic Information Services and Training Services

Position responsibilities:

The role will remain dynamic to meet the changing demands of the business. Tasking will therefore be across a variety of the end to end supply chain capabilities and could include:

• 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

Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

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)