Supply Chain Professional – Inventory Co-ordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Professional – Inventory Co-ordinator

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base, hybrid – 2 days onsite

Salary: Up to £36,000 (Depending on skill and experience)

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.

What you’ll be doing:

This role offers the opportunity to shape effective inventory management by working collaboratively across teams and deputising for the Inventory Controller when required. You’ll engage with Project teams to identify opportunities to redeploy stock and ensure accuracy and control across all inventory processes.

You’ll take ownership of SAP inventory profiling, produce key reporting metrics, and coordinate with Engineering to ensure correct part setup. By cleansing SAP records, optimising MRP activities, and working with the EBS SAP team to refine system configuration, you’ll play a vital part in improving inventory accuracy, availability and overall operational performance.

Core duties:

• You’ll have experience in SAP MRP materials‑management activities, supported by good numerical skills and sound financial awareness
• You’ll have a high level of data accuracy and the ability to analyse, maintain and produce reports using Excel and other data tools
• You’ll have experience in inventory and materials management
• You’ll have a solid understanding of inventory‑management policies, processes and best practice
• You’ll have project‑facing experience with excellent planning and organisational skills
• You’ll have an understanding of operational improvement techniques and methodologies

The Project Inventory Management team:

The Project Inventory Management Team manages excess project stock, identifies redeployment opportunities and manages SAP‑based MRP activities leading to cost saving for us and our customer and improved availability of stores. The team drives accurate reporting, optimises inventory practices, and works closely with Engineering, Commercial, and Projects and the wider Supply Chain team.

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: 1st April 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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