Job description for Supply Chain Administrator

Are you looking to kickstart your career? If so, we invite you to join our close-knit Supply Chain team in an entry-level position that promises to be both fast-paced and challenging.

As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a large Engineering and Technology group at our Defence Munitions site. Your role will be crucial in supporting the Storm Shadow, Brimstone, and AMRAAM weapon systems, ensuring the Royal Air Force’s weapons capability remains at peak readiness.

Your primary focus will revolve around stock control activities, including ordering parts from external suppliers and meticulously tracking these orders to ensure the depot can plan its work efficiently. You’ll interact with a variety of stakeholders, including Defence Equipment and Support project teams and the Royal Air Force.

At DE&S, we provide comprehensive guidance, on-the-job training, and formal development opportunities. We are committed to flexible working arrangements, requiring regular in-person attendance for at least 60% of the week (three days) to foster the benefits of face-to-face collaboration while supporting work-life balance. Initially, you may need to attend more frequently to get acquainted with the site, the team, and your role.

Please note that public transport options to this site are limited.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating and maintaining Item Data Records onto the MOD Logistic Information Systems for a range of equipment by collating all data values, to enable optimised Supply Chain activities.
• Producing stock data to enable Demand and Supply Planning for of equipment, using centrally approved Inventory analysis tools.
• Supporting in the identification of the storage and distribution requirements for equipment.
• Supporting the timely production of Customs Declaration documents to enable compliant HMRC activities when distributing Inventory into/out of the UK.
• Supporting accounting activities for a range of Ministry of Defence (MOD) owned equipment to enable materiel and financial accounting in accordance with Policies and Processes.
• Producing data in support of recommendations for the disposal of equipment in a timely manner.
• Support stock control and production requirements for management activities for equipment.

 Person specification

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

• Demonstrable evidence of stakeholder engagement
• Experience in delivering customer service
• Experience of working collaboratively in teams
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams)

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

• Materiel and Financial Accounting for Inventory – Supervised Practitioner
• Inventory Demand and Supply Planning – Supervised Practitioner
• Communicating and Influencing – CSBC2
• Managing a Quality Service – CSBC2

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Further Information

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

Ready to join us as a Supply Chain Administrator? Apply today.