Supply Chain Planning & Integration Manager Gosport, England
Job description
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For over a 100 years, Boeing has been making the impossible, possible. From producing a single canvas-and-wood airplane to redefining how we fly over oceans and into the stars, Boeing has become the world's largest aerospace company. And we're just getting started; especially in the UK !
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 !
The Role :
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is searching for a Vertical Lift – Supply Chain Planning & Integration (SCP&I) Manager in Gosport, UK. This role will be to lead the Vertical Lift SCP&I team, responsible for Strategic Supply Chain support to the BDUK Vertical Lift business unit responsible for Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting, and coordination of new business proposals.
The Vertical Lift 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, grow and develop the team and build a strong and capable UK supply chain to meet the needs of the Vertical Lift business and Customer requirements. This role will report to the Senior Manager for BDUK Vertical Lift Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
First Line Manager responsible for Vertical Lift Planning & Integration tasks across all programme execution and/or proposal preparation. The role will also be responsible for the continued development of a Planning & Integration capability in Vertical Lift.
Lead a team of approximately 12, with scope for further growth with responsibility for the team member’s growth and professional development.
Manage team members performing activities related to development of new business proposals and inventory modelling and demand planning for the RAF Chinook aircraft.
People Management - staffing, employee development, coordinating employee training and supporting all programme and functional objectives.
Contract award, management of contract results, including provision of material replenishment and repair estimates, and conformance to landmark timelines for new business proposals.
Adept practitioner of Seek, Speak and Listen/Psychological Safety principles across all activities whether people or programme focused.
Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, suppliers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
The identification and implementation of Best and Emergent Practices in collaboration with the Functional Excellence team.
Delivering cost reduction on annual basis through the delivery of improvements and efficiencies through the Vertical Lift supply chain
Essential Requirements and Experiences
Minimum of 5 years Supply Chain experience, ideally in management and leadership roles.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to operate at all levels within an organisation to manage stakeholders including Suppliers and Customers
Experience in leading proposals, contract terms and conditions development, and negotiation efforts
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 shown ability to manage multiple, challenging priorities simultaneously
Ability to obtain UK SC security clearance
Communication skills and customer focus are critical to be successful in the role
Desired Qualifications And Experience
University degree preferred
Active UK security clearance
Experience supporting proposal preparation for UK government contracts
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.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
Export Control Requirements: This is an export control position.
Export Control Details: Non – US based job
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; color, 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. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.
