Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Company:
Boeing Distribution Services III Limited
Boeing Global Services, Consumables & Expendables (C&E) Distribution Business, is looking for a** Senior Supply Chain Specialist **in Burgess Hill, UK.
In this dynamic role, you will develop and maintain long-term forecasts, manage inventory levels, and monitor inventory health to ensure high on-time delivery performance. You will collaborate with buyers through weekly planning meetings and lead monthly demand reviews with customers and cross-functional teams. Utilizing data analysis tools, you will balance supply and demand, track critical performance metrics, and implement corrective actions to support efficient supply chain operations and customer satisfaction.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a 24-month rolling forecast for the assigned commodity group by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and expert input.
- Manage inventory levels by setting and monitoring Min/Max thresholds, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions to address significant deviations.
- Monitor inventory health to ensure optimal customer service and maintain a high on-time delivery rate for the assigned commodity group.
- Prepare and present data and materials for weekly planning meetings with buyers to support decision-making.
- Take ownership of key performance metrics including inventory health, on-time delivery, purchasing past due, and forecast accuracy for the assigned commodity group.
- Balance supply and demand for parts managed by assigned commodity buyers to meet program requirements.
- Lead monthly demand review meetings with program customers and cross-functional teams to align forecasts and address issues.
- Generate and analyze reports using Oracle, SAP, and Access/SQL to support planning and operational activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and organizational goals.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- 5+ Years experience in Planning or Supply chain role with a focus on planning and analytics.
- Excellent excel skills gained in an analytical role, preferably being able to work with macros and scripting.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software and data analysis tools such as JDA/SPM and Oracle BI to aggregate and summarise large volumes of historical data and identify trends or issues.
- Proficiency in SQL, querying databases to support data analysis and reporting.
- Experience with ERP system functionality with an emphasis on SAP.
- Extensive data analysis skills from a previous role, ideally in forecasting, supply planning or similar.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working in the aerospace or defense industry with knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
- Strong communication skills with experience delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities & a highly detail-oriented mindset.
- Results-driven with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Work Authorization: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the United Kingdom. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.
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)