Job description for Supply Chain Manager

Here at Defence Equipment and Support, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join us and play a vital role in supporting UK defence capabilities. At DE&S we play a key part in equipping and supporting the armed forces with everything they need to ensure effective operational capability. As a supply chain manager, you will play a critical part in helping us achieve this mission.

You will be responsible for the delivery of supply chain activities for an agreed range of Inventory and support, key activities contributing to operational success across item data management, customer demand planning, inventory supply planning, supplier management, supply chain performance management and inventory disposals.

This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, whereby you will contribute to the operation of UK defence. If you are a strategic thinker, with a passion for logistics, supply-chain, and operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

Interviews will take place face-to-face at MOD Sealand and will commence in the week commencing Monday 25th August 2025 (please note this is subject to change).

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

 What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for creating and maintaining Item data records onto the MOD logistic information systems for an agreed range of equipment by collating all data values, to enable optimised supply chain activities, through life
• Responsible for developing inventory demand and supply plans proposals for an agreed range of equipment and executing, within an agreed financial delegation limit, that optimises Inventory levels for all support arrangements, using centrally approved Inventory analysis tools
• Assist with the identifying and securing the optimal storage and distribution solution(s) for an agreed range of equipment, to meet the customer’s requirements, for all support arrangements
• Responsible for the timely production of customs declaration documents to enable compliant HMRC activities when distributing inventory into/out of the UK
• Responsible for ensuring all MOD owned inventory, within an agreed range, is materiel and financially accounted for in accordance with inventory materiel & financial accounting policies and procedures, to enable optimised Inventory, financial and operational planning for all stakeholders
• Responsible for ensuring that the disposal of Inventory is timely and ensuring accurate item data values are populated onto appropriate declaration forms. ensure inventory disposals are coordinated with the disposal of the platform/main equipment whilst considering the wider defence user needs, for an agreed range of equipment within an agreed financial delegation limit
• Assist support solution development by detailing the mandated supply chain requirements, including government furnished equipment, throughout the CADMID cycle. Support vetting activities of proposed initial provisioning list to identify and remove from scope any lines of equipment already within the defence inventory
• Responsible for conducting defined management checks on supply chain management activity to ensure policy and process adherence is being achieved

Person specification

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

• Experience of operating within a supply chain or logistics environment.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience in effectively operating within a budget.
• Experience in handling, interpreting and reporting on data
• 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:

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions (CSBC 2)
• Core Behaviour 2: Managing a Quality Service (CSBC 2)
• Technical Competence 1: Inventory Demand and Supply Planning (Practitioner)
• Technical Competence 2: Materiel and Financial Accounting for Inventory (Practitioner)

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £28,200, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,169 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional 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.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles – Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code – Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here. 

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

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 (CV Review) listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. 

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the relative importance of the assessed competencies as per the hierarchy below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 1
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise an additional assessment.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints – Civil Service Commission