Supply Chain Manager Bristol, England
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To lead the delivery of key activities contributing to the operational Supply Chain Management (SCM) of Ground Fuels to MOD and Entitled Personnel including Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Demand Management and Performance Management activities.
To lead a team of Supply Chain staff and provide Subject Matter Expertise to the business.
From 01 April 2023 the Defence Fuels Acquisition Programme and the Defence Fuels Safety Authority will combine to become the new Operational Energy Authority (OEA). Come and join us for an exciting opportunity to join at the start of the creation of the OEA, where you will be able to contribute, develop and evolve within this new forward thinking organisation as it moves towards its vision for transforming the existing Defence Fuels enterprise.
From the 1st April 2023, Defence Fuels Acquisition Programme (DFAP) will transfer from Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) to UK Strategic Command to form the OEA. As a result your employment terms will reflect the advert, and your employment will be with MoD Main UK Strategic Command from this date.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
1. Engage with key stakeholders and agree required service levels within own area of responsibility.
2. Develop Demand and Supply Plans to deliver the required levels of service and optimise inventory within their area of responsibility.
3. Lead a team to deliver the required service levels, monitoring performance against plan, providing effective management and oversight, and taking corrective action as required.
4. Lead a team on SCM-related projects, providing direction, guidance, and effective corrective actions as appropriate.
5. Ensure all personnel within their area of responsibility understand the need for data accuracy and their accountability for delivering this. Contribute to Inventory Systems Optimisation initiatives recognising the need to seek and deliver Continuous Improvement wherever possible.
6. Make purchasing decisions in accordance with their level of financial delegation. Monitor all aspects of SCM performance, identify opportunities for improvement and initiate corrective action where necessary.
7. Lead, motivate and develop staff to build capability within the Function.
8. Be responsible for management of accounting aspects of SCM within their area of responsibility.
9. Be responsible for the production of monthly management information reports to customers.
10. Be accountable for the application or development of SCM Policy and Processes.
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following desirable criteria:
- Experience of stakeholder and relationship management
- Experience in delivering customer service
- Experience in leading a team
- Experience of continuous improvement and leading a team through change
- Experience working in and developing a Supply Chain
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams)
- Experience in Base Inventory Warehouse Management Systems (BWIMS)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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Selection process details
Sift will be conducted within two weeks of advert closure, successful candidates will be invited to interview.
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills.
Interviews will be focused on the behaviours listed.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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