The Role

Join us and you will be working alongside other teams to deliver products that will be in service for 40+ years and be continually upgraded to maintain Customers Air Defence capabilities.

As a Senior Logistics Planner, you could be conducting planning activities across a wide range of products covering the full production lifecycle from detail manufacturing, minor and major assemblies, final assembly to acceptance and delivery to customers. These tasks could range from initial bid management to contract management including assembly scheduling, load smoothing, progress monitoring and order book management.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to...

1) Order book management and maintenance utilising the ERP system. Release of kits & expedition of internal & external supply chain shortages, including obtaining forecasts & driving supply chain improvements where required to support delivery of scheduled commitments to the Customers

2) Contribution to the DSUM/WSUM sessions with logistics team members and other supply chain stakeholders, and support effective reviews to facilitate supply chain performance and ensure any logistics actions are closed in a timely manner through open, honest and timely communication

3) Support to the achieving and reviewing of key business performance metrics and the timely implementation of any actions resulting from the reviews in adherence with logistics governance principles and processes

4) Support any activity surrounding company health, safety and environment plans and take due responsibility for yourself and colleagues operating in your area

5) Support and implement the developing principles of operational excellence and continuous improvement within your area

6) Supporting the drive to a digital factory and single source of data

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:

Essential:

• An understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain Principles and awareness of procedures and processes, such as an awareness of min max systems & understanding of Export Control.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including IT proficiency (including the use of MS software such as outlook and excel) with an ability to engage and work well with a number of cross functional stakeholders

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of ERP and asset management systems

• Ability to contribute to problem solving activities for the development of short and long term solutions to day to day problems
• Applicants ideally will hold professional accreditation and qualification from a recognised Logistics/Supply Chain body, or be willing to work towards professional accreditation and qualification

Security Requirements: SC & ITAR

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.