Supply Chain Consumables Planner

Job Description

Job title: Supply Chain Consumables Planner

Location: RAF Coningsby. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Salary: £33,044

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure the Supply Chain maintains appropriate levels of consumable assets to meet the required performance levels in line with business financial targets and Performance Indicators
• Being responsible for planning inventory requirements aligned to the TyTAN Contract ensuring that other functional areas are aware of where control of the asset lies
• Determining any requirements for re-provisioning to maintain identified resilient stock levels and support customer flying hour targets
• Identify spikes in consumption and investigate any change that may affect cost and availability
• A customer focused role, looking into future requirements, establishing working interfaces, processes and procedures and advising where necessary
• Delivery of work involving provision of advice and guidance to others, regarding the definition or interpretation of IF&P (Inventory Forecasting and Planning) policy, or explanation of future implications/consequences, in support of a decision/appropriate course of action
• Adhere to current Quality and Governance regulations to ensure the airworthiness of assets within the Inventory

Your skills and experiences:

• Knowledge and experience of Supply Chain working in support of military aircraft
• Competent IT skills and knowledge / awareness of Supply Chain Contracted IT Systems including MJDI, Resolve and SharePoint
• An awareness and understanding of the requirement for Continuous Improvement
• An understanding of an Availability Contracting environment (including TyTAN)
• Knowledge of the working practices of the RAF and UK MoD

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 Supply Chain Strategic Planning Team:

The key responsibility of this role is to make recommendations based on demand analysis and planning assumptions for the re-provisioning of spares to maintain consumable stock levels. Meeting current and future Royal Air Force Typhoon Fleet commitments globally whilst optimising spares scoped within the TyTAN Contract. The post holder will liaise directly with other Supply Chain/ Logistical and Engineering stakeholders across the Typhoon platform to offer the most cost effective and expedient solution to address Risk Of Run Out.

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: 8th May 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.