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

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 

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. 

• Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.