C-17 Supply Chain Specialist

at  Boeing

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This position is for a C-17 Field Operations Supply Chain Specialist to support C-17 operations based in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This is a very dynamic, operationally focused position supporting the UAE strategic airlift capability. Boeing has supply chain responsibility for C-17 parts and is required to achieve key performance indicators (KPI’s) as outlined in our Performance Based Logistics contract. Therefore, we require a highly energetic, skilled professional to fill this position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Recognized Logistics or Supply qualification and typically 3 or more years’ experience in Aerospace and Defense supply chain or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Field experience supporting airlift highly desirable. Experience working with Boeing GOLD and Warehouse on Web (WOW) Supply systems, and with International customers would be an advantage.
• Mechanical Handling Equipment experience is desirable. Familiarity with the Arabic language and culture preferred.

THIS REQUISITION IS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL, LOCALLY HIRED POSITION IN ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. BENEFITS AND PAY ARE DETERMINED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AND ARE NOT PART OF BOEING U.S.-BASED PAYROLL AND WILL COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE UAE LAW. EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE CANDIDATE’S ABILITY TO SATISFY ALL UAE LABOR AND IMMIGRATION FORMALITIES.

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

The main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Enter, track and monitor customer orders, deliveries and returns using appropriate IT systems.
• Apply a good knowledge of dangerous goods procedure and IATA regulations.
• Monitor material location and take proactive measures to perform redistribution and stock rotation where necessary.
• Monitor supply chain data to ensure defined reorder points and demand quantities are met.
• Process material returned for repair by the customer and obtain necessary base passes for the movement of materiel.
• Coordinate and process documentation associated with repair items to monitor the movement of assets and components through the repair cycle.
• Work with our shipping agent to expedite inbound and outbound shipments.
• Respond to customer inquiries and coordinate delivery problem resolution.
• Act as customer liaison when required to ensure smooth running of the supply support program.
• Complete all necessary receipting and acceptance procedures for equipment.