MBDA

CustomerSupplyServicesManager

£50–50k Stevenage, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Customer Supply Services Manager at MBDA. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Lead and manage a team of dynamic and customer focused supply officers. Manage all of the Spare’s requirements of our global Customer base”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver a satisfactory solution; Contribution to business deliverables; Driving the business forward

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Able to analyse problems, consider possible solutions and use your experience and influencing skills to deliver a satisfactory solution; Helping to resolve daily problems and queries that arise

Eligibility Requirements

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply, As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

HNC/HND level in a relevant subject such as Supply chain or Business studies or have relevant experience of leadership within a similar function, British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, Undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Nice to Have

Experience in people managing a small team, Knowledge of Logistics, Military Supply Chains, Purchasing & Supply Management, CIPS qualified, Previous knowledge of business systems such as SAP, A level of awareness and understanding of export licensing, compliance and controls including ITAR and EAR

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage a team of dynamic and customer focused supply officers

Manage all of the Spare’s requirements of our global Customer base

Provisioning and supply of Spares and consumables for all “in-service” products

Managing a team of dedicated and experienced Supply officers including their contribution to business deliverables

well-being and learning and development

Helping to resolve daily problems and queries that arise

liaising and negotiating with internal project teams

our customers and external suppliers

Supporting new business bids and forecasting costs for spares activity

Generating Customer reports and internal metrics using our current business systems (SAP and other reporting solutions)

Typical duties include attending project meetings

attending risk reviews

cost at completion meetings

and participating in functional improvement workshops

Supply Chain Management – Maintain / Improve supplier performance

identify and implement cost reductions and service improvement initiatives

Ensure quality levels are maintained at the appropriate level

Working closely with equivalent Supply team leadership in other MBDA countries to ensure that all requirements are understood and captured for the migration to the next iteration of the business tool (SAP4 Hana)

Supporting the wider business through sharing knowledge in key subjects such as ReACH

INCOTERMS and procurement terms and conditions

Working collaboratively with our international colleagues

supporting “Community Of Interests”

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working collaboratively with many other functions involved in the process such as Project Teams, Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, Commercial, Finance and Procurement; Frequent opportunities to work with our international colleagues on some of our multinational projects; Working closely with equivalent Supply team leadership in other MBDA countries; Working collaboratively with our international colleagues, supporting “Community Of Interests”

Process & Methodology

Attending project meetings, Generating estimates, Attending risk reviews, Cost at completion meetings, Participating in functional improvement workshops

Full Job Description

As MBDA moves into an incredibly exciting and demanding time for In Service Support, an opportunity has arisen which requires someone to lead and manage a team of dynamic and customer focused supply officers, who manage all of the Spare’s requirements of our global Customer base. Supply activities span all of our “in-service” products, which involves the provisioning and supply of Spares and consumables. **Salary** : Circa £50,000 **Hybrid working pattern** : Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. 2-3 days a week in the office. **Security Clearance** : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship _._ Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. **What we can offer you:** * **Company bonus** : Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year) * **Pension** : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% * **Flexible working:** We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements * **Enhanced parental leave:** offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments * **Facilities** : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more * **Healthcare Cash Plan:** The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more _._ **The opportunity** You will be working collaboratively with many other functions involved in the process such as Project Teams, Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, Commercial, Finance and Procurement. There will also be frequent opportunities

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