Supply Chain Ordering Work Package Leader

Airbus; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is looking for a Supply Chain Ordering Work Package Leader in the UK. This key role focuses on managing integration activities and ensuring operational continuity during significant changes. The ideal candidate should possess robust supply chain management experience and strong communication skills, with a commitment to driving organizational change and strategic procurement. Flexibility in travel to Broughton and Belfast is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Health & wellbeing benefits

Flexible working options

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments is crucial.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage work packages effectively.
• Ability to work independently and within a geographically dispersed team.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical integration activities for the supply chain ordering team.
• Define and implement change management plans for seamless transition.
• Collaborate with various departments to manage recruitment and skill needs.

Skills

Proven experience in supply chain management

Strong understanding of change management principles

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Relevant IT systems and tools

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: to Belfast

LOCATION: Broughton. Located on the North Wales / Cheshire border, Broughton is the largest Airbus plant in the UK and focuses primarily on the manufacture of wings for the Airbus family of aircraft.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, This may include Days, Double-days and Nightshift. Due to site ramp up there are currently multiple positions available across these shifts with differing shift premiums, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance, wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

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Job Description

A unique opportunity awaits a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Ordering Work Package Leader to drive critical integration activities within the Airbus Belfast perimeter. This pivotal role will lead the work package for supply chain ordering, ensuring seamless Day 1 (D1) business continuity and orchestrating successful Post Merger Integration (PMI) at Day1+ (D1+) and Day 2 (D2) for all related supply chain activities.

As the Work Package Leader, you will be instrumental in supporting the Belfast-based team through a period of significant change, applying robust change management principles to facilitate adoption and minimize disruption. You will also be responsible for embedding strategic procurement considerations within the ordering processes to optimize value and efficiency in the evolving operational landscape.

This is a key role within the Belfast project, demanding strong collaboration and communication across the wider E2E Supply Chain project, Procurement functions, and other related departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong supply chain background, proven experience in work package management, and a demonstrable understanding of change management methodologies and strategic procurement practices. While the role can be located at any Airbus Commercial site, the ability to travel regularly to Broughton and Belfast is essential to effectively facilitate project management and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project: Day 1 (Business Continuity)

• Establish and communicate the change management plan for the supply chain ordering team to ensure a smooth transition on Day 1.
• Define and implement the RASCI matrix for the supply chain ordering team on Day 1, clarifying roles and responsibilities.
• Establish initial governance structures for supply chain ordering within the Belfast perimeter.
• Capture and communicate critical IT requirements for Day 1 supply chain ordering activities to the IT function, ensuring timely delivery.
• Support Spirit AeroSystems in the testing of Day 1 supply chain ordering flows, ensuring alignment with Airbus requirements.
• Represent Airbus requirements and proactively challenge the separation plan in Spirit meetings, advocating for optimal supply chain outcomes.
• Report progress on the work package, including change management activities and potential risks, to the E2E Supply Chain Project Manager.

• Project: Day 2 (Post Merger Integration & Strategic Procurement)

• Define and implement the RASCI matrix for the evolved supply chain ordering team on Day 2.
• Ensure the appropriate reporting chain to the Operational Workstream (OW) is established and adhered to.
• Collaborate with HR and relevant departments to define and manage recruitment needs for the Day 2 team, considering future skill requirements.
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement and optimization within the supply chain ordering function, incorporating strategic procurement best practices.
• Develop, implement, and manage the PMI plan for supply chain ordering, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives and incorporating change management strategies for effective adoption.
• Identify and manage critical integrations with other functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing), ensuring seamless data and process flow.
• Report progress on the work package, highlighting integration milestones, strategic procurement initiatives, and the effectiveness of the change management plan, to the E2E Supply Chain Project Manager.

Project Management and Governance:

• Define, control, and communicate the scope, schedule, and budget for all activities within the supply chain ordering work package.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage potential risks and opportunities, escalating as necessary.
• Define clear requirements for interfacing functions and rigorously monitor their delivery against agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Proactively escalate concerns, blockers

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in supply chain management, ideally within the aerospace or a similar complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and managing work packages within complex projects.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools with a proven ability to drive organizational change.
• Knowledge of strategic procurement concepts and their application within supply chain operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively across different organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-functional, geographically dispersed team.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems and tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Broughton and Belfast.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in a significant strategic project, shaping the future of supply chain operations within Airbus. If you possess the required skills and experience, and are passionate about driving successful integration through effective change management and strategic procurement, we encourage you to apply.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we will always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.