Supply Chain Specialist (Supply Chain Management)

The Boeing Company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Supply Chain support professional in Birmingham, UK. The role involves ensuring compliance with supply chain processes, coordinating warehouse activities, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, effective communication abilities, and a relevant educational background. On-site presence is essential, and a forklift license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written solid communications skills in English.
• Active UK Security Check.
• Forklift driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the receipt, storage, and issuing of material through the on-site warehouse.
• Ensure compliance to Inwards Processing (IPR) requirements.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts.

Skills

Strong excel skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

A Levels / degree or equivalent in Supply Chain / Quality Management

Tools

MS Office

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description:

You will provide tactical Supply Chain (SC) support to UK Fixed Wing activities and contracts utilizing Supply Chain Support Best Practice. Responsible to the Fixed Wing Major Projects Manager. You will be aware of and adhere to Boeing's Go4Zero H&S Policies and Security Protocols.

Location: Birmingham, UK onsite job.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the receipt, storage and issuing of material through the on-site warehouse (working through the other on-site warehouse team members).
• Ensure complete compliance to Inwards Processing (IPR) requirements including: physical segregation of stock, recording import clearance information and tracking usage data to highlight items at risk of breaching IPR timelines, reporting out to senior stakeholders, working cross-functionally to ensure tasks are completed in time to ensure compliance, and understanding the a/c production plans and how IPR is impacted by changes to this plan.
• Maintain awareness of upcoming shipments to provide insight into likely future Import Duty incurred.
• Provide out of hours service as required.
• Provide shift cover (early / late) as the team grows in size.

Other Warehousing Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming shipments and verify accuracy of items.
• Accurately report, communicate and escalate non-conformances.
• Store materials in designated locations within the warehouse / storage areas.
• Pick, pack, and ship orders to customers in a timely manner and in line with aircraft priorities.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and audits.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Conduct distribution activities in line with Supply Chain processes and business support needs.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and security procedures.
• Keep the warehouse clean and organized at all times in accordance with 6S and Boeing Policy.
• Assist with other warehouse & distribution duties at all times.
• Maintain and store accurate records of required documents as required for auditing purposes.
• Efficiently prioritise all tasks and work to best support the business needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with support organisations to ensure a seamless support is provided.
• Conduct Supply Chain Support activities in line with Business Unit Processes and Procedures.
• Review and amend Processes and Procedures when gaps/errors are identified during the day to day activities.
• Undertake training and qualifications as required by the business to meet the business needs.
• Mentor junior members of the team in Supply Chain Best Practices and help resolve minor issues as they become experienced.
• Develop and support Key Performance Indicators Metrics to measure performance inline Warehouse and Distribution tasks.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise and support to internal stakeholders for long-range Program requirements.
• Host meetings pertinent to the success of assigned RAAs.
• Support ad-hoc tasks allocated by management to support business requirements.

Basic qualifications:

• Verbal and written solid communications skills in English.
• Active UK Security Check

Preferred qualifications:

• A Levels / degree or equivalent Supply Chain / Quality Management qualifications
• Forklift driver’s license

Essential Skills:

• Strong excel / analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Stakeholder Management

Additional Information / Behaviors:

• On site presence is essential.
• Flexibility to work a shift pattern if required at a later stage, including late nights.
• Flexible approach to communication and uses each method effectively to drive performance of Supply Chain.
• Demonstrate a “one supply chain” approach – a performance issue in one area of SC is for all of SC to own and address.
• Coordinate with other functions to ensure clear messaging to on-site LT.
• Data-driven decision making and reporting.
• Punctual for programme meetings and brings updates proactively.

Systems:

• Tableau
• MS Office (High proficiency in excel is required)
• SAP; GOLDESP; BASE; BPP
• Workday

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.