Supply Chain Planning & Strategy Professional

Job Title: Supply Chain Planning & Strategy Professional

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, onsite 2 days per fortnight with flexibility for more pending business needs

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: From £42,215 (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You’ll work across the full supply‑chain stream, develop and refine processes, and collaborate with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders. This role gives you end‑to‑end visibility of a high‑value programme and the opportunity to influence strategy, build new ways of working and generate insights that support senior‑level decision making.

Core duties:

• Ownership of supply chain intelligence data which informs the scope and prioritisation of programme activity
• Creating and maintaining communication and reporting materials to support and inform strategy and governance reporting
• Ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders on capability requirements and delivery timescales
• Supporting development of new supplier projects through forward supplier analysis

Essential Skills:

• Experience in a supply chain, project management or Strategy development
• Skilled in communications & reporting, with the ability to present insights in multiple formats
• Confident in managing stakeholders and communicating effectively at all levels
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving environment

The BCCR Supply Chain Team:

The BCCR Supply Chain team are shaping capability, capacity and resilience for future programmes. You’ll influence how we work, develop new skills and create insights to inform senior level decision making on this high-impact project. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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