Junior Supply Officer

Job Description

As a Junior Supply Officer, you will join our team in Belfast to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. 

You will play a key role in managing supplier performance, monitoring delivery schedules, and ensuring critical parts are available when required. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain a smooth and efficient supply chain operation.

This position is supporting a work transfer programme and will involve learning and utilising internal supply chain systems and processes through dedicated training.

• Location: Belfast
• On Site: Fully onsite
• Clearance: Clearable 
• Experience Level: Junior - mid level 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier delivery schedules and track material availability.
• Extract and analyse supplier and delivery data using ERP systems (SAP/Maxim experience advantageous).
• Liaise directly with suppliers to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Monitor supply chain performance and proactively resolve potential shortages or delays.
• Escalate supply risks and support recovery plans where required.
• Maintain accurate supply chain records and reporting.
• Work closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and programme teams to support operational objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Previous experience within Supply Chain, Materials Planning, Logistics, Procurement Support, or Material Control.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Maxim, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong communication skills with experience managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to analyse data and produce accurate reports using Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or automotive industry experience.
• Experience managing supplier performance and material delivery activities.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes within a regulated or complex manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.