Supply Chain Graduate - Rotational Graduate Programme 2026

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Starting in September 2026, the two-year scheme will see the successful applicants undertake four six-month placements across a number of key disciplines, in different UK locations.

The scheme will provide the successful graduate a chance to cover a diverse range of areas, fundamental to understanding successful Supply Chain roles within Boeing. We put an emphasis on learning in the workplace with live projects, working across multiple teams and location, supported by theoretical learning and support from colleagues and the Career Starters team.  

Rotations may involve working on any of the following areas:

Supplier Management and Procurement within our Information Services team or aircraft support team. In this team you will:

Support existing contractsNegotiate agreements with existing suppliersManage supplier performance and support the wider programme team with a wide range of activitiesSupporting bids and proposal for new opportunitiesThis could be in support of fixed wing, rotary wing, autonomous systems, information services or government servicesDeveloping a supply chain solution to meet the customer requirements including release and evaluation of RFIs, RFPsSupporting the overall bid and proposal governance process to ensure supply chain are achieving the required milestones to support on time bid submission

Asset Management and Supply Chain Planning

In this team you will:

Managing a portfolio of parts to ensure on time delivery of material in support of customer requirementsEnsuring the value and volume of inventory held is optimised to minimise investment. This role also includes the management of obsolescence and disposals to again ensure the right materials are held in stock to satisfy the predicted customer demand.

Inventory Forecasting, Optimisation and Management

In this team you will:

Manage load and capacity forecastingSupport the delivery of inventory optimisation solutionsProvide day to day management of material preload, stocking levels, material availability at various customer locations within UK, Europe and Worldwide and ensure the timely procurement of required materials

Operational Material Management

In this team you will:

Provide 24/7 operational material support to our commercial airline customersProviding support on material shortage management and aircraft on ground material and logistics support.Providing logistics support and solutions that ensures materials are moved and located in support of our airline customers.

Within our Graduate scheme, you will also have the opportunity to;

Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problemsExperience our products and systems up close by touring our facilities across the UKDirect interaction with our company leadersBuild a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activitiesGain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in BoeingExperience multiple Boeing locations around the UKBe supported with CIPS professional qualificationExplore a function outside of Supply Chain Management

Essential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Studying a degree course or have graduated a degree course within last 2 years

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Qualified to degree level in supply chain, logistics, procurement, business studies, legal, economics, engineering or similarConfidence or willingness to present and host meetingsStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to discuss ideas and concepts with stakeholders of all levels.To have forward thinking mind-set and self-motivatedEffective communication skills

Important information regarding this requisition: This position does not have sponsorship approval. 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. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

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)