Supply Chain Manager

Job summary

We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day – because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place with us. Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?

Job description

Are you a motivated supply chain specialist looking for your next career move? We have an exciting opportunity at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) to join our Chinook supply chain team.

Gosport is the maintenance hub for Chinook helicopters. You will be working alongside our Depth Support Team consisting of Engineers and Military Personnel and industry partners where you will have the chance to understand the real-world impact your role within the Chinook delivery team makes to our front line.

As part of our team, you will deliver Supply Chain activities contributing to operational success across Item Data Management, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Supply Planning, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Performance Management, and Inventory Disposals.

This is a fast-paced opportunity that supports supply chain activities at Gosport. You will manage equipment that is essential for the maintenance and serviceability of Chinook helicopters, ensuring inventory is ordered and delivered on time. Working closely with our industry partners, you’ll use skills in collaboration, problem-solving and time management to ensure a high-quality service is delivered. You will maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders and champion best practice for an efficient supply chain.

We will ensure that you receive the training to develop your skill sets, grow your technical expertise and gain the experience to equip you for a successful career in supply chain management, working on exciting and meaningful projects that support the UK’s armed forces.

The position is full-time, 100% site based, with some flexible working. You may be required to undertake occasional travel to Bristol and Hook. Travel and subsistence costs will be covered.

About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the:

• Item Data Records are created and maintained on the MOD Logistic Information Systems for agreed ranges of equipment.
• Inventory Demand and Supply plans are developed and executed, within Financial Delegation limits to optimise inventory.
• Monitoring of inventory levels and investigating, reconciling, and adjusting accounting discrepancies.
• Analysing and reporting on inventory performance against key performance indicators and suggesting routes for improvement.
• Managing and coordinating of stakeholders across delivery teams, contractors, defence agencies and customers.
• Identification of continuous improvement initiatives to deliver efficiencies.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience of working in a supply chain environment or with critical asset management.
• Experience of optimised demand and supply planning activities.
• Demonstrable customer focus and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to make decisions, often in the face of multiple competing priorities.
• Intermediate IT skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:

• Supply Chain affiliated membership with a professional body e.g., CILT/CIPS.
• Experience using Logistic Information Systems.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Inventory demand and supply planning – Practitioner level
• Stakeholder management – Supervised Practitioner level
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and influencing

Benefits

We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

• 25 days’ holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
• A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
• Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
• We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,500.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ORC 948