Supply Chain Graduate - Rotational Graduate Programme 2026
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.
Starting in September 2026, the two-year scheme will see the successful applicants undertake four six-month placements across a number of key disciplines, in different UK locations.
The scheme will provide the successful graduate a chance to cover a diverse range of areas, fundamental to understanding successful Supply Chain roles within Boeing. We put an emphasis on learning in the workplace with live projects, working across multiple teams and location, supported by theoretical learning and support from colleagues and the Career Starters team.
Rotations may involve working on any of the following areas:
Supplier Management and Procurement within our Information Services team or aircraft support team. In this team you will:
1. Support existing contracts
2. Negotiate agreements with existing suppliers
3. Manage supplier performance and support the wider programme team with a wide range of activities
4. Supporting bids and proposal for new opportunities
5. This could be in support of fixed wing, rotary wing, autonomous systems, information services or government services
6. Developing a supply chain solution to meet the customer requirements including release and evaluation of RFIs, RFPs
7. Supporting the overall bid and proposal governance process to ensure supply chain are achieving the required milestones to support on time bid submission
Asset Management and Supply Chain Planning
In this team you will:
8. Managing a portfolio of parts to ensure on time delivery of material in support of customer requirements
9. Ensuring the value and volume of inventory held is optimised to minimise investment.
10. This role also includes the management of obsolescence and disposals to again ensure the right materials are held in stock to satisfy the predicted customer demand.
Inventory Forecasting, Optimisation and Management
In this team you will:
11. Manage load and capacity forecasting
12. Support the delivery of inventory optimisation solutions
13. Provide day to day management of material preload, stocking levels, material availability at various customer locations within UK, Europe and Worldwide and ensure the timely procurement of required materials
Operational Material Management
In this team you will:
14. Provide 24/7 operational material support to our commercial airline customers
15. Providing support on material shortage management and aircraft on ground material and logistics support.
16. Providing logistics support and solutions that ensures materials are moved and located in support of our airline customers.
Within our Graduate scheme, you will also have the opportunity to;
17. Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
18. Experience our products and systems up close by touring our facilities across the UK
19. Direct interaction with our company leaders
20. Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
21. Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in Boeing
22. Experience multiple Boeing locations around the UK
23. Be supported with CIPS professional qualification
24. Explore a function outside of Supply Chain Management
Essential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
25. Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
26. Studying a degree course or have graduated a degree course within last 2 years
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
27. Qualified to degree level in supply chain, logistics, procurement, business studies, legal, economics, engineering or similar
28. Confidence or willingness to present and host meetings
29. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to discuss ideas and concepts with stakeholders of all levels.
30. To have forward thinking mind-set and self-motivated
31. Effective communication skills
Important information regarding this requisition: This position does not have sponsorship approval. 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.
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.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
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.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)