Boeing
Supply Chain Specialist (Supply Chain Management)
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Supply Chain Specialist (Supply Chain Management)
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
Job Description:
A new opportunity has arisen within the Boeing Vertical Lift Supply Chain team for a Supply Chain Specialist – First Aid Aircraft Outfit (FAACO) Team Lead on the UK Apache RWE programme who will support end users by leading a team that fulfills materiel demands for aircraft parts. The successful candidate will need to be a proactive, agile thinker able to solve complex problems within a multi-stakeholder environment.
Responsible to the Apache Material Flow Manager, you will carry out applicable duties and will be aware of, and follow, Boeing's stringent safety procedures and processes.
Position responsibilities include:
- Establish the newly formed FAACO department to support Boeing Part 145 Maintenance.
- Develop robust working processes to support the attainment of Military Aviation Authority accreditations.
- Timely placement of demands using MJDI to meet end user maintenance requirements.
- Receive materiel, bring it on charge and issue to appropriate end users using MJDI.
- Progression of outstanding end user demands to support maintenance planning and decision making.
- Receipt and issue of all materiel required to enter the reverse supply chain.
- Identify and resolve supply chain management issues and discrepancies.
- Support Company safety processes and procedures by identifying and reporting safety concerns to preclude injury or hardware damage.
- Apply Continuous Improvement methodologies to seek opportunities to deliver best value for money to the programme.
- Support on-going internal and external Quality audits to maintain accreditations.
- Develop productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Effectively deal with any queries, correspondence or return of non-conforming spares.
- Carry out any other Supply duties as required by the Material Flow Manager or the Material Flow Team Leader.
- Able to follow standard operating procedures and work in a methodical, tidy and safe manner.
- Support the Apache Material Flow Manager and the Material Team Leader with the implementation of Company Policy and Procedure.
- Create, maintain and submit metrics and performance reports to ensure full adherence to our agreed Business key performance indicators.
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Interfaces include:
- Liaison with other UK Supply Chain functions (Strategic, Supplier Management and Procurement and Asset Managers).
- Boeing Training, Engineering and Quality teams to assist with the management of repairable and non-conforming parts.
- Supply Chain employees at dispersed locations throughout the Boeing Defence UK entities.
- Attend/host internal meetings as necessary.
- Travel to other Boeing and customer sites as required.
Basic qualifications/requirements:
- The ability to lead a team to deliver on operational requirements within process and time constraints.
- Must have experience of supply chain related activities & operations, ideally within the defence aviation industry.
- Flexible, highly motivated with a proactive approach to assigned duties.
- Able to work within a small team.
- Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Demonstrate sound communication skills to deal with all customers and colleagues.
- The ability to obtain SC Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency.
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Preferred qualifications/experience:
- Experience working with Management Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI), Base Inventory Warehouse Management System (BIWMS), SAP and Warehouse-On-Web (WOW) software would be advantageous but not essential.
- Experience of Ministry of Defence Supply Chain regulations
This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to obtain, Security Clearance (SC).
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Language Requirements:
- Not Applicable
Education:
- Not Applicable
Relocation:
- This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance:
- This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship:
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
- This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
- Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
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