Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place, we’re on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equality and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering and environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with a great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and E7 Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,700 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach. BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to help support our P8 programme based out of Lossiemouth

This role will assist in analyzing post production supply chain data to define reorder points and quantities. Enters, tracks, monitors and coordinates customer material and delivery requirements and customer orders. Processes material returned from customers. Assists in the analysis of supplier and/or customer data regarding products or services to include repair capabilities, capacity and performance. Processes documentation associated with repair items and warranty claims.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of assigned parts.
• Setting of daily SC priorities to meet aircraft requirements through communication and system driven reports.    
• Interrogation, vetting and processing all demand requisitions on a daily basis using Required Delivery Dates as the mechanism to prioritise requirements
• Escalation of known problems and any risk to Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to Supply Chain Management
• Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for spares that fail their Required Delivery Date (RDD), reporting completed analysis to P-8A Supply Chain Management
• Generate supply solutions of assigned parts for those requirements not immediately available.
• Efficiently prioritise all tasks and work to best support the business needs.
• Identify and communicate maintenance changes that may affect availability of parts in support of fleet requirements.
• 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
• Mentor junior members of the team in Supply Chain Best Practices and help resolve minor issues as they become experienced
• Provide SME guidance and support to internal stakeholders for long-range Programme requirements
• Host meetings pertinent to the success of assigned RAAs.
• Support ad-hoc tasks allocated by management to support business requirements
• Provide out of hours service as required.

 

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred Experience:

• Supply Chain Experience
• Exposure to Aerospace/Defence procurement/Supply Chain environments

What Boeing offers you

 

 

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

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

• Company 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

• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

• Generous Parental Leave

• 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.

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.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.

Relocation:

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

 

 

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 26, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.