Manages material requirements, order releases, inventory plans, delivery performance, audits, and supply chain exceptions. Coordinates with operations, quality, warehousing, purchasing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and improve service levels. Develops SCM metrics, supports new business proposals, implements process improvements, and maintains best practices across sites. The role requires advanced Excel, ERP/MRP expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and sound judgment in planning and scheduling decisions.
Job Description
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.
At Boeing Sheffield, we engage the talent, pride and passion of people to be the leading supplier of flight critical, complex machined hardware to all of Boeing.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Boeing Benefits:
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
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.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 27, 2026
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
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.
At Boeing Sheffield, we engage the talent, pride and passion of people to be the leading supplier of flight critical, complex machined hardware to all of Boeing.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Material requirements & planning: Analyse complex material requirements and verify incorporation of Bills of Material and production schedules into planning systems to support production plans.
- Order release & control: Initiate, coordinate and authorize release of purchase and production orders by evaluating system requirements, resource availability and risk; ensure timely order execution and on-time delivery.
- Inventory management & optimization: Develop and control inventory plans; set and optimize inventory targets (safety stock, reorder points, days of inventory) across sites to balance service levels and carrying costs.
- Delinquency & exception management: Document and resolve order delinquencies; report schedule adherence issues; recommend corrective and preventative actions to mitigate future disruptions.
- Audits & compliance: Initiate and participate in inventory and process audits to ensure stock record integrity and compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Process improvement & best practices: Implement and maintain SCM best practices; lead cross-functional initiatives and introduce tools/techniques to improve performance.
- New business support: Assist in developing estimates and schedules for new business proposals and provide material readiness input for bids and ramp-up planning.
- Stakeholder coordination: Coordinate with operations, quality assurance, quality control, warehousing, purchasing, engineering, suppliers and customers to resolve supply issues and align priorities.
- Reporting & metrics: Generate and maintain SCM performance metrics (on-time delivery, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, expedited shipments); use data to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
- Supply Chain team support: Assist with end of month activities and provide cover support within the team as required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- Experience authorising and managing order releases and ensuring on time delivery.
- Proven ability to develop and control inventory plans and optimise inventory levels.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools (advanced Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems).
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence across functions and suppliers.
- Ability to work under general direction with sound judgment on material and scheduling decisions.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Typically 6-8 years' relevant supply chain, planning or materials management experience with increasing responsibility; equivalents considered.
- Experience with global supply chain coordination and multi-site inventory planning.
- Experience initiating and conducting inventory/process audits.
- Track record of implementing SCM process improvements and establishing best practices.
- Knowledge of aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100) and compliance requirements.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM).
- Proficient user of SAP, Apriso or other advanced ERP/MRP planning tools.
- Formal qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous but not required; equivalent practical experience or professional certification will be considered.
Boeing Benefits:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning - you'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
- Diverse and inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
- Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
- Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
- Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
- 6x annual salary life insurance
- 6 weeks Paternity leave
- 52 Weeks Maternity leave
- Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
- Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
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.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 27, 2026
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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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