Inventory Manager

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support
Salary:36000 per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: Senior Technical Specialist I
Working Pattern: Full time Part time Job Share Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.

We offer 25 days holiday flexible and hybrid working enhanced parental leave schemes shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97% to help make work work for you.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtainSecurity Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months. Were unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Job description

Come and join us as an Inventory Manager at Filton Abbey Wood.

In this role you will provide specialist inventory and supply chain management expertise for Airborne Equipment (AE). The role ensures operational capability through robust stock assurance compliance and strategic support to Front Line Commands and MOD contractors. This role is fast-paced and vast in its duties offering development & leadership opportunities and does include Task Management responsibilities.

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need (this is expected to be approximately 1 day per week). Although these are Abbey Wood-based roles regular in-person attendance at RAF Brize Norton & occasional travel to contractors is expected to engage effectively with the rest of the team & customers directly. Initially you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site the team and your role.

In addition to the essential skills technical competence and behaviours detailed in the advert below it would be beneficial for you to have knowledge of of Government Furnished Equipment Item Codification and Internal Business Agreements. Additionally having knowledge of forward/reverse supply chain processes and procedures is desired.

What youll be doing

• Responsible for ensuring Item Data Records are created and maintained on the MoD Logistic Information Systems for agreed ranges of equipment to enable optimised Supply Chain activities through life.
• Responsible for ensuring Inventory Demand and Supply Plans are developed and executed for agreed ranges of equipment within an agreed Financial Delegation limit that optimises Inventory levels for all support arrangements using centrally approved Inventory analysis tools.
• Responsible for ensuring all MoD owned inventory within agreed ranges are materiel and financially accounted for in accordance with Inventory Material & Financial Accounting Policy and Procedures to enable optimised Inventory Financial and Operational Planning for all stakeholders.
• Assist support solution development by detailing the mandated Supply Chain requirements including Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to all professions throughout the CADMID (Concept Assessment Demonstration Manufacture In-Service and Disposal) cycle(s). Assist by providing support to the tender preparation and evaluation for new support arrangements. Ensure vetting activities of proposed Initial Provisioning List to identify and remove from scope any lines of equipment already within the Defence Inventory.
• Responsible for ensuring Item Data Records are created and maintained on the MoD Logistic Information Systems for agreed ranges of equipment to enable optimised Supply Chain activities through life.

Person specification

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

• Experience of stakeholder engagement
• Experience in delivering customer service
• Experience in handling interpreting and reporting on data
• Experience in managing others
• Experience working within a Supply Chain environment

In addition to the responsibilities above the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Changing and Improving (CSBC 3)

• Core Behaviour 2: Managing a Quality Service (CSBC 3)

• Technical Competence 1: Inventory Demand and Supply Planning - Practitioner

• Technical Competence 2: Continuous Improvement to Optimise Support - Supervised Practitioner

Offered benefits

• 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• 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 youre 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 youll 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: 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 accessedhere.

Disability Confident:

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.

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not in the majority of cases prevent employment in MOD but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

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 ourguidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview - If youre invited to interview youll be assessed against the Sift categories 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 ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion and/or and 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:.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

Offering at a lower level

If youre not successful at interview we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application youll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position youll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.