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The role
TLCS is a Sustainment programme for UK Chinook providing air system and component maintenance, technical and supply chain support to support the 60 UK RAF Chinooks on behalf of UK MoD, providing safety critical and performance capability enhancements, and major structural repairs. This role will consist of two six month rotations within Supply Chain Management and Supplier Management for the TLCS program based in Gosport.
First Six Months:
This role will start with six months in Supply Chain Management experiencing Asset Management, Planning and Demand Forecasting.
As an asset manager you will be responsible for day to day management of the spares required to fulfill the needs for parts on the maintenance lines, supporting aircraft output and contractual requirements as well as stretch projects such as continues improvement or implementation of new processes within the team/function.
Responsibilities:
Day-to-day support and management of assigned parts, liaison with internal and external customers of demand priority/criticality of a Programme in the UK.
Utilise reporting to address any actions. This includes, but is not limited to: New Buys, Excess Requests and Allocations. Analysing Target Stock Levels, Consumption Data and Condemnation Rates for individual parts.
Solve complex problems alongside a number of functions to develop and form the strategic supply chain approach for Through Life Contract Support Programme.
Work in alignment with contractual KPIs supporting key supplier activities, developing best practice to support effective contractual execution.
Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
Working within the Supply Chain Planning Team, you will ensure inventory levels are correct and pre-positioned in the right place at the right time. You will be part of a small team of Data Analysts to review performance data against contractual KPIs and also input recommendations to prevent re-occurrence of shortfalls.
Responsibilities:
Review all inputs into the demand forecasting tool. Align part configurations to the Engineering databases and resolve any issues where necessary. Ensure that all forecasting inputs are up to date and accurate.
Ensure that all forecasts and target stock levels at all supported locations are regularly updated based on the latest demands rates, inventory changes and other changes over time.
Transform new work requirements, relevant to TLCS, into scope of work proposals, including all material and labor estimates and plans.
Daily support to monitor performance data for contractual KPIs, utilising Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) techniques to investigate and identify solutions.
Second Six Months:
The second half of the year placement within the Supplier Management and Procurement function. As a Procurement Agent you will be responsible for Supplier management and key procurement activities for the Chinook program.
Responsibilities:
Supporting UK sourcing strategy
Negotiating pricing and terms
Stakeholder management
Preparing and issuing contracting documentation including raising RFQ, RFI’s and Purchase Orders.
Managing supplier and functional performance targets
Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
Expected interactions across the role
The Intern will perform a role within the TLCS programme and will be interacting with all areas of the business such as:
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Management and Procurement
Operations
Key Suppliers
Customer Stakeholders
Requirements
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Strong written and oral communication skills
IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Studying towards a business degree, with interest or focus on supply chain
Strong analytical skills with a focus for detail
Drive and enthusiasm
Integrity and strong ethical values
Typical Education & Experience:
Skilled team member/contributor
Driving for business results
The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is essential
