Warehouse Operations Specialist

The Boeing Company; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Sheffield seeks an experienced Warehouse Operations Specialist to manage inventory, shipping, and documentation. The role involves coordinating the efficient flow of materials within the facility and requires 6-8 years of experience in logistics. Candidates must have a Forklift Truck license and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The company offers competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan and diverse work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

23 days plus UK public holidays

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Learning Together Programme for career development

Qualifications

• Typically 6–8 years’ relevant experience in warehousing.
• Demonstrated leadership/mentorship experience in logistics.
• Forklift Truck license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute picking/issuing to meet production schedules.
• Manage inventories, including compliance checks and reconciliation.
• Prepare and verify shipping/receiving documentation.

Skills

Forklift Truck license

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

6+ years of experience in warehouse/logistics environment

Tools

SAP

Apriso

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.

The Supply Chain function at Boeing Sheffield, a Boeing Fabrication site that is part of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), are looking to hire an experienced Warehouse Operations Specialist.

As a Warehouse Operations Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and finished goods within our facility. This mid‑level individual contributor brings deeper operational and logistics expertise to the warehouse team, provides informal leadership and mentoring, and coordinates complex shipping, inventory and compliance activities to support program commitments. You will be responsible for picking and issuing materials for production, managing inventory through compliance checks, and coordinating the shipping and receiving of parts and hardware.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Production support: Coordinate and execute picking/issuing to meet production schedules; prioritise and elevate high‑priority orders and shortages.
• Inventory management: Coordinate and execute the receipt and management of Raw Material and Finished Goods inventories, including advanced compliance checks, cycle counts, reconciliation, and root‑cause corrective actions; develop and implement inventory controls and stock‑record integrity processes.
• Shipping & receiving: Coordinate shipments; ensure packaging, labelling, documentation and handling meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Documentation & compliance: Prepare and verify shipping/receiving documentation; proactively liaise with internal trade control/compliance teams and elevate as required.
• Quality & improvement: Inspect shipments, resolve discrepancies, drive root‑cause actions and lead small process‑improvement projects.
• Logistics planning: Act as operational contact for complex movements; recommend transportation plans and logistics solutions.

Preferred Skills/Experience - Basic Qualifications

• Typically 6–8 years’ relevant experience in a warehouse, logistics, or provisioning environment with progressive responsibility; candidates with 5+ years and demonstrable leadership, compliance or transport planning experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience providing informal leadership/mentorship or leading projects in a logistics environment (this is not a line management or team leader position).
• Forklift Truck license.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.

Desirable Skills/Experience and Qualifications

• Proficient user of SAP and/or Apriso in a logistics/warehouse environment (transactions, reporting, support for process improvements).
• Experience with third‑party logistics provider coordination.
• First Aid in the Workplace training.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety leadership training.
• Experience working in an AS9100 aerospace environment.
• Relevant professional certifications in logistics, transport or compliance.

Becoming and Boeing Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well‑being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning – you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• 6 weeks Paternity leave
• 52 Weeks Maternity leave
• Learning Together Programme to support your on‑going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Work Authorisation

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation 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.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 23, 2025

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.