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Job Description
Fixed Wing - Supply Chain Operations Lead
Overview
The partnership between Boeing and the UK dates back to the 1930's and continues to get stronger and deeper. UK jobs, skills and opportunities are 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 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 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 presents a great opportunity to develop supply chain strategies, grow the team and build a strong and capable UK supply chain to meet the needs of the Fixed Wing business and customer requirements. The role reports 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. It is required to be on site full‑time at Birmingham Airport.
Responsibilities
* Represent E-7 Fixed Wing Supply Chain Management as the key on‑site leadership interface between the E‑7 UK AMS Programme and the Supply Chain, preparing for and attending key programme and modification leadership drumbeat meetings on behalf of Supply Chain Management.
* Lead team members performing activities related to inventory management, demand response and satisfaction, warehousing and logistics. The team will maintain target stock levels, evolve material flow and warehousing strategy, and manage import/export compliance and the shipment of dangerous goods.
* Apply Seek, Speak and Listen / Psychological Safety principles across all activities, whether people or programme focused.
* Manage contract key performance indicators, including provision of material on time, provision of mission‑critical spares, programme financial performance and audit compliance (Internal, UK MoD, PRR145 and external auditors).
* Integrate 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—including STS Aviation Services and BDS suppliers.
* Identify and implement best and emergent supply chain operations practices in collaboration with the Functional Excellence team.
* Deliver annual cost reductions through improvements and efficiencies across the Fixed Wing supply chain.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years of 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 success in the role.
* Active UK security clearance and experience supporting proposal preparation for UK government contracts.
Application Information
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level. Applications will be accepted until May 12, 2026.
Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.
Security Clearance: The 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 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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