Warehouse Operations Specialist

Warehouse Operations Specialist

Company:

Boeing United Kingdom Limited

The Supply Chain function at Boeing Sheffield, a Boeing Fabrication site that is part of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), are looking to hire an experienced Warehouse Operations Specialist.

As a Warehouse Operations Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and finished goods within our facility. This mid‑level individual contributor brings deeper operational and logistics expertise to the warehouse team, provides informal leadership and mentoring, and coordinates complex shipping, inventory and compliance activities to support program commitments. You will be responsible for picking and issuing materials for production, managing inventory through compliance checks, and coordinating the shipping and receiving of parts and hardware.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Production support: Coordinate and execute picking/issuing to meet production schedules; prioritise and escalate high‑priority orders and shortages.

• Inventory management: Coordinate and execute the receipt and management of Raw Material and Finished Goods inventories, including advanced compliance checks, cycle counts, reconciliation, and root‑cause corrective actions; develop and implement inventory controls and stock‑record integrity processes.

• Shipping & receiving: Coordinate shipments; ensure packaging, labelling, documentation and handling meet regulatory and customer requirements.

• Documentation & compliance: Prepare and verify shipping/receiving documentation; proactively liaise with internal trade control/compliance teams and escalate as required.

• Quality & improvement: Inspect shipments, resolve discrepancies, drive root‑cause actions and lead small process‑improvement projects.

• Logistics planning: Act as operational contact for complex movements; recommend transportation plans and logistics solutions.

 

 Preferred Skills/Experience - Basic Qualifications

• Typically 6–8 years’ relevant experience in a warehouse, logistics, or provisioning environment with progressive responsibility; candidates with 5+ years and demonstrable leadership, compliance or transport planning experience will be considered.

• Demonstrated experience providing informal leadership/mentorship or leading projects in a logistics environment (this is not a line management or team leader position).

• Forklift Truck license.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.

 

Desirable Skills/Experience and Qualifications

• Proficient user of SAP and/or Apriso in a logistics/warehouse environment (transactions, reporting, support for process improvements).

• Experience with third‑party logistics provider coordination.

• First Aid in the Workplace training.

• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety leadership training.

• Experience working in an AS9100 aerospace environment.

• Relevant professional certifications in logistics, transport or compliance.

Becoming and Boeing Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next

• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

• 6x annual salary life insurance

• 6 weeks Paternity leave

• 52 Weeks Maternity leave

• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Work Authorisation

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.

 

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)