Job Description Summary
In the 12-month Logistics & 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 the 12-month Logistics & Supply Chain Management Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of procurement, sourcing, logistics, supplier delivery and supply chain management. You could be liaising with suppliers, engaging in order management, assisting with tender proposals and reviews, customer negotiations, cost and inventory reduction activities or logistics support.
On some roles you could liaise with operations management, shift leads, Facilities leads, production scheduler to ensure that planned maintenance activities are incorporated into the production schedule. Provide guidance for intrusive planned Facilities work so that it coincides with equipment availability or provide a lean support to the business by working with lean team to drive lean strategy & priorities.
You will be guided by structured goals and objectives and will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team around you. We will guide you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE Aerospace experience. Your People Leader will offer coaching and mentoring, and you will be provided with the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK.
This opportunity is offered in our Cheltenham, Gloucester (Dowty) and Prestwick (Scotland) sites, we will ask you to share your location preferences during the application process.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Currently studying or recently achieved a Business/ Supply Chain Management / Mechanical Engineering/ Project Management/ Facility Management/ Planning related bachelors or master's degree
* Keen interest in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
* On course or achieved a 2:1 degree
Desired Characteristics
* Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
* Organised & able to work towards deadlines
* Inspired and curious to learn
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Able to take ownership for projects
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Able to work as part of a team
A placement at GE Aerospace is an opportunity to learn while doing. At GE Aerospace, you'll work with business leaders in an atmosphere that will develop you, while doing work that makes an immediate impact.
Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, you may be invited to a video interview. If successful, you may then be invited to the final stage which would be MS Teams remote interview. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated.
This opportunity is offered in our Cheltenham, Gloucester (Dowty) and Prestwick (Scotland) sites.
If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best, please email the team via UKEarly.Careers@ge.com.
Please only submit one application. If you submit multiple applications, we will progress the most suitable one. If in future you are deemed to be suitable for other opportunities, we will automatically consider you for these too.
Please note our applications will close on Sunday 24th November but may close earlier dependent on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
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