Key Takeaways
- 12.5-month Supply Chain & Logistics Placement in Broughton, North Wales.
- Earn £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with hybrid options and half-day Fridays.
- Gain hands-on experience in supplier management, SAP, and digital transformation within the aerospace industry.
- Must be an undergraduate studying a relevant degree for the entire placement duration.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement at Airbus, based in Broughton, North Wales, starting on 16 August 2027.
About Airbus
Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, designing, manufacturing, and managing the supply chain for critical aircraft components. The UK supply chain department plays a vital role in simplifying and optimising information and physical flows, including planning, supply, transport, and logistics.
What You Will Be Doing
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end supply chain, working across various functions from production planning to supply management, logistics, and transport. You will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement, digital transformation, and the decarbonisation of the supply chain.
Key activities may include:
- Supplier Management: Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, resolving issues, and managing non-conformances.
- SAP Experience: Learning and utilising relevant SAP transactions for order management, including Purchase Order creation and stock management.
- Supply Chain Business Partnering: Understanding the role of Supply Chain Business Partners and providing support.
- Supply Chain Familiarisation: Gaining knowledge of the ordering management function and its integration within the broader supply chain and logistics teams.
- Digitalisation & Continuous Improvement: Exploring digital tools such as Data Analytics and Process Mining, and implementing improvement ideas like KPI dashboards.
Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Studying towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent.
- Project management experience.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace.
- Ability to work under pressure with aggressive timelines.
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of IT tools is an asset.
- Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Application Process
Applications close on 25 October 2026.
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter.
Successful candidates will be subject to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) checks, and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.