Job Description
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Fixed Wing - Supply Chain Operations Lead
The partnership between Boeing and the UK dates back to the 1930’s and continues to get stronger and deeper, with UK jobs, skills and opportunities being constantly generated to support major UK aircraft programmes such as Apache & Chinook helicopters, C-17 Globemaster, P-8A Poseidon and the E-7 AEW&C, to mention a few.
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is searching for a Fixed Wing – Supply Chain Operations Lead in Birmingham, UK. This role will be to lead the Fixed Wing Supply Chain operations team for the E-7 UK and E-7 USAF Production Programmes, responsible for the “Fulfil/Return” Capability for the BDUK Fixed Wing business unit and responsible for inventory management, demand management and warehouse management integration with a key subcontractor. The Fixed Wing business unit is an area of significant growth within BDUK and this role represents a great opportunity to develop the supply chain strategies to support this growth, develop the team and build a strong and capable UK supply chain to meet the needs of the Fixed Wing business and Customer requirements. This role will report to the Supply Chain Operations Manager for BDUK Fixed Wing Supply Chain – Major Projects, integrating with BDS E-7 Senior Supply Chain Manager and E-7 AMS UK Modification Leadership. This role is required to be on-site full time at Birmingham Airport.
Responsibilities
Senior team member responsible for Fixed Wing Supply Chain Operations capability across all supply activities out of Birmingham Airport.
Represent E-7 Fixed Wing Supply Chain Management as the key on-site leadership interface between the E-7 UK AMS Programme and Supply Chain. This would include preparing for and attending key programme and Modification leadership drumbeat meetings on behalf of Supply Chain Management.
Lead team members performing activities related to management of inventory, demand response and satisfaction, warehousing and logistics. This team will be maintaining Target Stock Levels, evolving Material Flow and Warehousing strategy, as well as Import/export compliance and the shipment of Dangerous Goods.
Adept practitioner of Seek, Speak and Listen/Psychological Safety principles across all activities whether people or programme focused.
Management of contract key performance indicators, including provision of material on time, provision of Mission and Flight Critical spares, Programme financial performance and audit compliance (Internal, UK MoD, prt 145 and external auditors).
Integrating with stakeholders across Boeing Defence, Space & Security (BDS), Boeing Global Services, and teams in the UK, Australia and the US
Build and sustain positive relationships, influence key stakeholders, customers and suppliers – specifically STS Aviation Services and BDS supplier.
The identification and implementation of Best and Emergent Supply Chain Operations Practices in collaboration with the Functional Excellence team.
Delivering cost reduction on annual basis through the delivery of improvements and efficiencies through the Fixed Wing supply chain
Essential Qualifications And Experience
Minimum of 5 years Supply Chain experience, ideally leading teams as an individual contributor
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to operate at all levels within an organisation to manage stakeholders including Suppliers and Customers
Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience supporting and leading cross-functional teams
Ability to be self-directed in work and/or previous experience in a self-directed role
Strong business acumen and adept problem-solving ability
High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
Ability to obtain UK SC security clearance
Communication skills and customer focus are critical to be successful in the role
University degree
Active UK security clearance Experience supporting proposal preparation for UK government contracts
All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
Relocation is not available for this role. No visa sponsorship will be provided.
Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Education
Master's Degree or Equivalent Required
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
Not a 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.
