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SalaryDo you want to be part of a team that delivers world-class submarine capabilities to the Royal Navy? If so, then you might be the perfect fit to join the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) as a Supply Chain Specialist Manager.
At the SDA, we have a vital mission: to deliver the United Kingdom’s submarine capability and ensure the Royal Navy have the cutting-edge, life-saving tools and battle-winning capabilities to overcome any challenge, now and in the future.
As a Supply Chain Specialist Manager within the Customer Liaison Team, you will be at the heart of our mission, leading a small team that provides In-Service Support to operational platforms. You will be involved in a range of Supply Chain activities that drive operational success, such as Customer Demand Planning/Progression, Inventory Supply Planning, Supplier Management and Supply Chain Performance Management. You will be the key to enabling optimised Supply Chains and resolving emerging issues in a timely manner.
You will have the opportunity to grow your skills through training and on the job learning, and to deliver a high-quality service to your customers. You will showcase your ability to collaborate with others to support your customers in the Royal Navy and other SDA Delivery Teams.
You will leverage your keen eye for detail and data management skills to make smart decisions and drive continuous improvement within our Supply Chain operations.
At SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is expected 3 days per a week at the Clyde offices to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
Due to the security requirements this post is reserved for Sole UK Nationals only.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the day-to-day management of the delivery of in-service support within area of responsibility, according to the customer requirements.
- Aiding the time critical provision of materiel requirements for Clyde based customers.
- Managing assurance, endorsement, and approvals through the appropriate channels to support senior colleagues and customer requirements during Base Maintenance Periods.
- Supporting the development of supply solutions, assessing risk; able to communicate updates and changes to stakeholders.
- Applying governance arrangements for the delivery of the service, aligned with SDA, Contract and Customer requirements.
- Developing Inventory Demand and Supply Plans proposals.
Please note: Positions will be offered in Interview Merit order (Further details can be found in the Selection Process Details).
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Experience of customer service and stakeholder engagement
- Evidence of successfully working collaboratively with others
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)?
- Skilled in the handling, interpreting, and processing of data
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Stakeholder Management - Awareness
- Continuous Improvement to Optimise Support - Awareness
- Delivering at Pace - CSBC 2
- Leadership - CSBC 2
