Supply Chain Management Intern – Fixed Wing, 12 Month Placement

Boeing; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive supply chain/procurement student to support demand forecasting, supplier performance, and contracting documentation. This role is based in the UK and focuses on developing best practices to improve efficiency and cost control.

You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, prepare RFQs/RFPs, negotiate terms, and help manage KPIs while supporting continuous process improvements. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and UK work eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of demand forecasting and supplier performance management.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Experience in contract documentation or RFQs/RFPs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage assigned parts and liaise with internal and external customers regarding demand priority and criticality.
• Use reporting to address New Buys, Excess Requests, Allocations, Target Stock Levels, Consumption Data, and Condemnation Rates.
• Support contractual KPIs and supplier activities while developing best practices.
• Identify and project-manage risks, issues, opportunities, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Review inputs into the demand forecasting tool.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Business/Finance/Supply chain degree (in progress)

Educational credentials

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Support and manage assigned parts and liaise with internal and external customers regarding demand priority and criticality
Use reporting to address New Buys, Excess Requests, Allocations, Target Stock Levels, Consumption Data, and Condemnation Rates
Support contractual KPIs and supplier activities while developing best practices
Identify and project-manage risks, issues, opportunities, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives
Review inputs into the demand forecasting tool
Support UK sourcing strategy
Negotiate pricing and terms
Manage stakeholders
Prepare and issue contracting documentation, including RFQs, RFIs, and Purchase Orders
Manage supplier and functional performance targets

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK; employer will not sponsor employment visas
• Currently studying towards a Business, Finance, supply chain management, or similar degree
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• IT proficiency, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills, including drawing conclusions and making recommendations
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Integrity and strong ethical values
• Skilled team member/contributor
• Drive for business results
• Customer satisfaction focus
• Applicable educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience
• Current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom
• 5 years of uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying for the Intrusive Security Clearance Process
• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance
• Must live in the immediate area or relocate at own expense

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and IT proficiency, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, while effectively managing supplier performance and stakeholder relationships. Capable of supporting demand forecasting and negotiating terms to drive business results and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Demand Forecasting
• Supplier Performance Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Analytical Skills
• Stakeholder Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Demand Forecasting Tool
• Contract Documentation
• RFQs
• RFIs
• Purchase Orders
• Analytical Skills
• Process Improvement
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Reporting
• Excel

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Oral Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Drive for Business Results
• Customer Satisfaction Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

• Applicable Educational Credentials
• Ability to Obtain BPSS Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Contractual KPIs
• Sourcing Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• UK Residency Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• PowerPoint