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

Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Join Boeing Defence UK as a Supply Chain Intern in Bristol, gaining hands-on experience across a dynamic end-to-end supply chain function. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring professionals to contribute to critical UK defence contracts.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day management of assigned parts and liaise with internal/external customers.
  • Utilize reporting and data analysis to manage stock levels, consumption, and allocations.
  • Work in alignment with contractual KPIs and support supplier activities.
  • Contribute to Risk, Issue, and Opportunity management for process improvements and cost reduction.
  • Support UK sourcing strategy, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

// Role Specification

Supply Chain Intern (Fixed Wing)

Boeing Defence UK is looking for an enthusiastic and high-performing Supply Chain Intern to join our team in Bristol. As a subsidiary of the Boeing Company, BDUK delivers exciting contracts for UK defence customers, including E-7, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and more.

This dynamic role will expose you to a variety of end-to-end supply chain capabilities. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Providing day-to-day support and management for assigned parts, liaising with internal and external customers regarding demand priority and criticality for UK programmes.
  • Utilizing reporting to address actions such as New Buys, Excess Requests, and Allocations, while analyzing Target Stock Levels, Consumption Data, and Condemnation Rates for individual parts.
  • Working in alignment with contractual KPIs and supporting key supplier activities to develop best practices for effective contractual execution.
  • Supporting Risk, Issue, and Opportunity identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Reviewing all inputs into the demand forecasting tool.
  • Supporting the UK sourcing strategy, including negotiating pricing and terms.
  • Managing stakeholder relationships.
  • Preparing and issuing contracting documentation, including raising RFQs, RFIs, and Purchase Orders.
  • Managing supplier and functional performance targets.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have the legal right to work in the UK. Boeing does not sponsor employment visa status for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Currently studying towards a Business, Finance, or similar degree, or a supply chain management related degree.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficient in IT, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations from data.
  • Demonstrated drive, enthusiasm, integrity, and strong ethical values.

Additional Information:

  • This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must reside in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
  • This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must possess current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not provide immigration and labour sponsorship.
  • The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, requiring 5 years of uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to application.
  • This is not an Export Control position.