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

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Bristol, England, GBR
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Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Supports end-to-end supply chain activities for fixed-wing defense programs, including parts management, demand forecasting, supplier performance, sourcing strategy, pricing negotiations, contracting documentation, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement. The intern will analyze inventory and consumption data, manage supplier-related actions, support risk and opportunity identification, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defence UK is seeking an enthusiastic and high-performing Supply Chain Intern (Fixed Wing) to work within the Supply Chain function in Bristol. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,200 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Rotary Wing Enterprise, Logistic Information Services and Training Services
Position responsibilities:
The role will remain dynamic to meet the changing demands of the business. Tasking will therefore be across a variety of the end to end supply chain capabilities and could include:
  • Day-to-day support and management of assigned parts, liaison with internal and external customers of demand priority/criticality of a Programme in the UK.
  • Utilise reporting to address any actions. This includes, but is not limited to: New Buys, Excess Requests and Allocations. Analysing Target Stock Levels, Consumption Data and Condemnation Rates for individual parts.
  • Work in alignment with contractual KPIs supporting key supplier activities, developing best practice to support effective contractual execution.
  • Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Review all inputs into the demand forecasting tool.
  • Supporting UK sourcing strategy
  • Negotiating pricing and terms
  • Stakeholder management
  • Preparing and issuing contracting documentation including raising RFQ, RFI's and Purchase Orders.
  • Managing supplier and functional performance targets.
  • Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Studying towards a Business, Finance or similar degree
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Studying towards a supply chain management related degree
  • Strong analytical skills with data and drawing conclusions/making recommendations
  • Drive and enthusiasm.
  • Integrity and strong ethical values.

Typical Education & Experience:
  • Skilled team member/contributor
  • Driving for business results
  • Customer satisfaction focus

Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Work Authorization:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization 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.
PLEASE NOTE:
  • The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
  • We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 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 a BPSS clearance.
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.
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Skills Required

  • Current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom
  • Ability to obtain BPSS security clearance
  • Five uninterrupted years of UK residency before applying for the security clearance process
  • Applicable educational or certification credentials from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience
  • Studying toward a Business, Finance, or similar degree
  • Studying toward a supply chain management-related degree
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • IT proficiency, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical skills, including drawing conclusions and making recommendations
  • Drive and enthusiasm
  • Integrity and strong ethical values

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