Supply Chain & Logistics Placement

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Supply Chain & Logistics Placement

What you will be doing:

You will develop a unique understanding of our end to end supply chain through exposure to its full life cycle. You’ll be working cross-functionally from production planning to supply management to logistics & transport including the Beluga!

From day one, you will be given the opportunity to work on a wide portfolio of topics related to process improvement, digital transformation and synchronisation of our information flow. You could also work towards the decarbonisation of our supply chain by driving sustainable projects in collaboration with our suppliers. Our variety of projects have an impact on the full supply chain perimeter across the UK and also globally.

In addition to your work placements and studies, there are opportunities to join a wide variety of employee networks including a dedicated Early Careers network, Generation Airbus, Pride@Airbus, Balance for Business and embrace to cite only a few, to help you develop both your professional and personal skills along the way. 

Main activities of the internship position may include:

Supplier Management: Take responsibility for a work package, regularly liaise with the supplier to ensure that delivery dates are adhered to, and that any issues are fed back to the operations teams. In the case of any issues with the suppliers, work closely with them, so that the recovery is monitored and on track. As well as managing day to day deliveries, you will also need to action non conformances in order to secure replacement parts as required.

SAP Experience: Understand all relevant SAP transactions and processes as part of managing an ordering officer's workload. This includes Purchase Order creation, non conformance processing, stock management and exception messages.

SCBP Understanding: Spend time with the Supply Chain Business Partners to appreciate the work they do to communicate topics to the business. Work to support as required on any topics that they identify.

Supply Chain Familiarisation: Become familiar with the ordering management function, and how that slots into the wider remit of planning, supply chain & logistics. Understand how these teams interact and depend on each other in order to operate.

Digitalisation & Continuous Improvement: Gain an understanding of all the digital tools used by the end to end supply chain e.g. Data Analytics, Process Mining, and Robotic Process Automation. As part of this, look to implement any improvement ideas or suggestions from yourself or the wider team, examples could include creation of KPIs, dashboards etc.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application. 

• Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent;
• Project management experience;
• Familiarity with Google workspace;
• Capacity to work under pressure and support projects with aggressive timelines;
• Self-starter and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset;
• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Knowledge of IT tools will be considered an asset;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

About Airbus

Airbus designs, manufactures and delivers industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transporters, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, cyber and communications security, and urban mobility for customers on a global scale.

We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting sustainable and inclusive practices and acting with integrity. We aim to build a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

Our placement programmes last 12 months and are designed to put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of being accepted for a future graduate role within Airbus.

Our two-year graduate programme (three years for finance) sees you to play a pivotal role in current and future projects. Airbus graduates have a chance to learn invaluable skills whilst developing personal and technical abilities.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.