Job Title:
Supply Chain Manager – Logistics
Location:
Barrow-In-Furness (On-site)
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
Competitive
What you’ll be doing:

* Leading all the operational delivery and continuous improvement activity for inventory that is receipted, stored, maintained and internally dispatched for current and future programmes
* Support the delivery of the product by ensuring that subordinates have purpose and clarity and are empowered to meet key delivery targets within an acceptable timescale and within budget.
* Provide support and assistance in the development of key strategies, policies and procedures that will enhance product quality and customer satisfaction (internally and externally).
* Actively promote cross functional working to augment and achieve key knowledge transfer and promote best working practices across the business.
* Identifying and establishing “best practice” logistics process related to receipting, storage maintenance and internal dispatch activity
* Managing and controlling inventory obsolescent and slow moving materials, ensuring functional compliance with all internal and/or external regulatory requirements
Your skills and experiences:

Essential:
* A high level of relevant Logistics experience gained within a Manufacturing and Engineering business environment
* Management experience within a large project-based organisation, delivering on time within budget and quality requirements
Desirable:
* Extensive knowledge of warehousing & transport operations and management within a large FMCG or Logistics Business
* Experience of leading and developing teams across multiple locations
* Knowledge of best practice standards within a Logistics environment
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 Logistics Management Team:

The senior manager will be part of the logistics management team reporting into the Principal Supply Chain Manager – Logistics. They will have 120+ Logistics personnel working in their area comprising of 3 Supply Chain Leads, 14 team leaders and 100+ staff & Logistics Operatives.
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:
21st 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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