Job description for Supply Chain

In this vital role, you will act as the primary point of contact for communications between DM Gosport and the Armed Forces, ensuring the delivery of a world-class service. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the support and operational readiness of our Armed Forces, making a tangible impact on the service we provide.  
  
You will work as part of a close-knit team of six, collaborating closely with the Logistics Manager, who oversees all depot logistics operations on-site. Your role will be integral to the smooth running of operations, and your presence on-site will be essential to ensure success in this position.  
  
If you are passionate about delivering excellence, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to support those who serve, we would love to hear from you.  
  
Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 100% 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.  

What you’ll be doing

• This role aid teams (Customer Support, New Service Provision, Operations, Production Planning, Contracts, Engineering, Quality, Warehousing and Finance) in the provision of Logistics Services and Materiel Accounting, supporting the interface between the organisation and its customers  

• Adopt a multi-skilled philosophy and approach in supporting wider operations and activities in accordance with local and departmental policy and procedures.  

• Monitor demands against materiel pipeline supply framework in accordance with -Defence Logistics Framework – DLF  

• Contribute to the implementation of continuous improvement across delivery teams or other stakeholders.  

• Maintain quality levels as required by the business and key performance indicators  

• This role provides assistance for co-ordinating the delivery of in-service support to operational platforms from a materiel’s perspective (including Weapons Ordnance Munitions and Explosives – WOME). Ensuring the customer’s requirements are met in line with the Front-Line Command Management Plans.    

Person specification

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

• Experience of stakeholder engagement  

• Experience in delivering customer service  

• 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  

• Core Behaviour 2: Managing a Quality Service  

• Technical Competence 1: Inventory Demand and Supply Planning – Supervised Practitioner  

• Technical Competence 2: Stakeholder Management – Awareness  

 Offered Benefits

Alongside your salary of £24,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,126 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  

• 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.  

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.

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

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