GE Aerospace Supply Chain Management - 12 Month Placement

Job Description Summary In the 12-month Supply Chain Management Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of procurement, sourcing, logistics and supply chain management. About GE Aerospace Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! Sourcing / Supply Chain At GE Aerospace, our Sourcing and Supply Chain teams are a critical part of inventing the future of flight. Dedicated to finding the supplies and tools for our manufacturing and business processes. These teams work with a variety of supplier partners researching the best rates and negotiating contracts to support every step in our supply chain process. Roles and Responsibilities In this 12-month Supply Chain Management Placement, you'll gain hands‑on experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, supplier delivery, and supply chain management. Your specific responsibilities will depend on your location and role. You may work on supplier engagement, order management, tender reviews, cost reduction, inventory management, or logistics support. You could collaborate on cross‑functional process improvements, drive cost‑out projects, and support initiatives like Product Cost and Defect PSR. Responsibilities could include data analysis, dashboard creation, problem‑solving, and process optimization. You'll assist Operations Leaders with reporting, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure compliance with lean tools like Hoshin Kanri. Role might involve project planning, lean manufacturing implementation, SQDC monitoring, and driving daily management activities to align with business strategy and achieve targets. We have several types of roles in this area: Lean/Process Improvement – Caledonian Dowty which will become the world’s largest and most fuel‑efficient jet engine when it launches into service. The business will benefit from a £5m investment from the Welsh Government to support the total £20m investment put forward by the business, to equip and upskill the facility to be ready to maintain the GE9X fleet when it enters service on the new Boeing 777X aircraft. The Wales team places a strong focus on providing career opportunities for talented individuals. Our apprenticeship, internship and work experience opportunities have been built to ensure the long‑term success of our business by developing the next generation of technical, engineering and problem‑solving talent. GE Aerospace Caledonian GE Aerospace Caledonian is a purpose‑built aircraft engine overhaul facility, adjacent to Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. The Caledonian site was officially opened in 1980 and has since grown into a centre of excellence for Maintenance, Repair and the use of braiding machines that rapidly and accurately apply the blades’ fibre outer layers. This placement role is an intended pipeline to our Operations Management Leadership Progamme (OMLP) which is based across many of our UK sites. Towards the end of the placement year, we will open graduate applications for our current placement students with an aim to secure a role prior to the end of their placement year. Meaning, you can head back into your final year at university with a graduate job offer in hand. All you need to do is secure a 2,1 degree or above! If you desire accelerated development to embrace opportunities in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality, OMLP is for you.Find out more here omlp. If you are passionate about Supply Chain Management, we would like to hear from you. Qualifications / Requirements Currently studying a Business/ Supply Chain Management/ Engineering/ Project Management/ Data Science/ Computer Science/ Digital Technology/ Business Analytics/ Materials Planning/ Operations Management Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree Keen interest in Supply Chain Management Good understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above To be in your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement Desired Characteristics Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects Organised