Inventory Forecasting and Planning Team Leader

Job title: Inventory Forecasting and Planning Team Leader

Location: RAF Valley (North Wales)-We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Salary:£46400

What you will be doing:

Ensure the provision of demand analysis, planning and optimisation of inventory through an effective and motivated team, using data analysis and scenario/options to determine the inventory requirements of the fleet.

Forecasting of parts usage to ensure the supply chain maintains appropriate levels of repairable and consumable assets to meet required performance levels, manage spend against budgets and forecasting spend predictions to maintain and run Inventory Forecasting system(s) and reporting.

Lead the ability to minimise expenditure through the exploration of all alternative sources of supply, (e.g. RTP, cannibalisation, alternative/substitute parts) and determine the most appropriate asset solution (repair, overhaul or provide spare).

Provide supervision and day-to-day co-ordination of the Inventory Forecasting and Planning team in order to ensure that all inventory/assets achieve contractual requirements within timescales and budgets set.

Ensure allocated resource has appropriate skills, is motivated and effective and all times comply with SHE, Quality and other internal and external regulations

Your skills and experiences:

Regulatory Framework understanding and the ability to manage this framework structure into the Supply Chain processes and activities

Recent proven experience as a Team Leader in a Supply Chain role

Able to manage the implementation of an efficient and cost-effective Supply Chain strategy.

Provide direction, advice, and support to the Supply Chain team(s) on demand, forecasting & planning related issues.

Demonstrate operational and commercial understanding of the fleet’s performance and business key performance metrics

Benefits:

You will receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You will 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 leave incentive.

The Inventory Forecasting and Planning team:

As a part of Inventory Forecasting and Planning you will ensure that the provision of demand analysis, forecasting, planning and optimisation of inventory through an effective and motivated team. Forecasting of parts usage to ensure the supply chain maintains appropriate levels of repairable and consumable assets to meet required performance levels, manage spend against budget and forecasting forward spend predictions, maintain, and run Inventory Forecasting system(s) and reporting.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you will 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.

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