Graduate Planning, Supply Chain & Logistics 2027

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world?

Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future. When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey.

This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one.

You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position. During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.

Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

What you will be doing

Within our Supply Chain department, we serve the Airbus Industrial System by simplifying and optimising the information and physical flow. You will be on a development journey to guide your growth into the role of Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics Graduate developing a unique understanding of our end to end supply chain through exposure to its full life cycle.

You can expect to be involved in the following:

• Directing oversize transport & logistics, including the Beluga!
• Managing inventory levels and supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Optimizing lineside logistics to ensure operators have right parts on time
• Designing and executing the master production schedule to balance capacity with customer demand
• Building the future by designing and deploying automated warehouse
• Digitising of our operations including new Ai tools
• Driving the decarbonisation of our supply chain

Your development journey will include eight rotational placements including Master Production Scheduler, Supply Officer, Line Side Logistics and projects to support your growth into position. At the end of the two year development programme you will have developed into a value member of our Planning Supply Chain and Logistics team.

What we are looking for

To be a successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate you have:

• A degree level or equivalent within Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Transport Management or Project Management
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.
• Existing right to work in the UK or eligibility via other routes, such as Graduate Visa or Youth Mobility Scheme, as Airbus is unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.
• This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
• You must also have, or will have, the right to work in the country of the position you are applying for.

Diversity and Inclusion

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Apply

If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. Take the time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

What is the recruitment process…

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close 30th September (don’t delay, apply early as some roles may close before this date due to applications received). All applications and CVs need to be in English.

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How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.