Supply Chain Specialist

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 fulfill 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. **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 pro-active 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. **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)