Supply Chain Director – Boeing Defence UK

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is hiring for a Supply Chain Director. This role is responsible for BDUK's Supply Chain vision and strategy, corporate objectives and the implementation of agreed strategies through domestic and international suppliers. This position is based out of the Bristol headquarters and will report to the Managing Director, BDUK with a dotted line into Boeing Global Services Supply Chain Vice President.

•       The execution of existing business / programmes ensuring that Supply Chain execution is consistent with BGS best practice across the three BDUK Business Units (Vertical Lift, Fixed Wing, and Digital) – supported by a Governance team and Indirect Procurement team.

•       As the leader of the Supply Chain Management Function in BDUK (c. 250 people), the Director drives the Supply Chain development to support the BDUK business objectives and strategies, covering end to end supply chain disciplines (Supply Chain Planning, Asset Management, Supplier management and Procurement, and Warehouse and Distribution). 

•       To drive and market Supply Chain best practice for off Boeing platforms. In practice this means accountability for the management of more than 400 suppliers with annual spend more than $300m (UK and US).

•       Establishment of new business / programmes across all BDUK business segments, designing, establishing and developing a Supply Chain architecture and capability to deliver program and customer expectations – accountable for supply chain input into bid and proposals for all major campaigns.

•       Developing people, processes, and tools in a collaborative environment with BDUK, Europe Canada and Latin America (EICLA) region, the wider BGS business with other Boeing programmes operating in the UK and region, including SCM leadership & governance of ERP system for business benefit.

•       Continued development of regional resources where practical to create a sustainable presence and reduce current infrastructure cost.

Responsible for Boeing UK level Supply Chain Competitiveness as part of Boeing’s Prosperity commitment to the UK Government so required to interface with key UK Government, MoD and Department of Business and Trade stakeholders.

•       Supplier Performance oversight for BGS in Europe – risk management, growth plans to support increased production rates and new product introduction.

•       Regional leader to develop Community of Practice ensuring leverage as One Boeing in our supplier network.

•    Represents BDUK Supply Chain at CIPs ADPG and UKG SC Resilience Industry Groups.

•   Minimum of 5 years Supply Chain experience in management and leadership roles.

•       Experience in managing a diverse and complex business environment (ideally Boeing or an organisation with similar complexity).

•   Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

•   Evidence of demonstrating values and behaviours that align to the Boeing culture.

•   Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.

•   MCIPs qualified.

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. 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.