Supply Chain Section Leader

Job Description

Job title: Supply Chain Section Leader

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

Salary: £46,683 – £52,426

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage a team of Supply Chain Professional Orderbook Managers focused on managing a customer orderbook in support of a KSA Programme
• Responsible for producing monthly performance data for presentation into the SMSCMC (UK) Management forums
• Manage the team responsible for delivery of items to KSA; Seeking to continually develop and improve processes with the team as well as co-ordinate the training and development of new starters
• Customer Focal Point and Escalation POC regarding key Operational Issues
• Ensure robust processes are in place, reviewed and adhered to in order to achieve targets and improve efficiencies

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Detailed understanding of appropriate Supply Chain Systems (IFS, SAP, Infor LN, ERP/MRP) used to facilitate transactions with previous experience in a similar environment
• Knowledge and experience of all aspects of the Supply Chain (and its interface points) is essential to the role
• In-depth understanding of ITAR/EAR and associated databases
• Proficient use of MS Office Suite including advanced level Microsoft Excel and intermediate level using and creating Microsoft Power Point presentations
• Experience in supporting a small team, development and day to day task management

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The SMSCMC (UK) Supply Chain Team:
Join our dynamic SMSCMC (UK) Supply Chain team, supporting Tornado, Typhoon, and Hawk platforms with end-to-end supply chain solutions in a fast-paced environment. You’ll engage directly with stakeholders, ensuring exceptional customer support and championing best practices. We offer robust development opportunities, including Personal Development Plans (PDP) with dedicated support from our Development Centre.

As part of the Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Management Company (SMSCMC), you’ll contribute to maintaining and managing supply chains for critical defence assets, ensuring excellence and reliability in every operation.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 7th August 2024

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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