Supply Chain Manager

**Senior Supply Chain Manager**

**Grade: 13**

**Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia**

**JOB PURPOSE**

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Management Company (SMSCMC) a BAE Systems majority owned Joint Venture, as Senior Supply Chain Manager, based in Dhahran.

To provide senior level operational support to the Tornado Support Services (TSS) Supply team and deputise for the Head of Supply Chain - TSS. Manage the safe, sustainable & cost effective delivery of the operational Supply Chain Business activities in KSA incorporating the AOG cell, Spares and Repairs, in base Operations, Demand Planning and Forecasting, Intermediate Maintenance input & output and Forward Operations to meet challenging operational readiness and assets availability targets. Defining and delivering operational processes and reporting matrices to enable efficient and effective supply chain operations to support the customer and the contract.

**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES**

Performance management of the supply chain operation, alignment of Supply Chain Management Plans with LCM processes.

Ensure supplier/supply chain capacity meets future project requirements, effective management of project risks and opportunities.

Deliver/input appropriate monthly supply chain data/reports to senior management, to include the PKI and PI requirements.

Continuously develop the end-to-end Supply solution coherently with other TSS operational activities.

Promote the implementation and sharing of best practice, manage performance and monitor recovery rate of ML2 repair services.

Collaborate with the Prime Contractor and other functions / Value Stream entities within the TSS operation. Ensure the required working environment is appropriate for the delivery of the Supply Chain activities.

Ensure that all personnel within Supply Chain comply with safety regulations, policy and procedures, ensuring that Supply Chain procedures and processes are compliant with the appropriate governance regime.

Ensure the Supply Chain organisation is resourced in accordance with the business structure and value stream approach to meet contractual requirements and personnel are competent and authorised to perform tasks in accordance with appropriate policy.

Manage and develop talent in the team. Ensure training and development needs are addressed for all personnel under his control. Ensure On-The-Job Training requirements are completed and maintained adequately

Ensure that all incidents/accidents are investigated and correctly reported in accordance with agreed procedures and manage the effective implementation and maintenance of Health and Safety, and Quality Assurance within Supply Chain.

**RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION**

Experienced at leading effective and fast-moving operational supply chain support solutions or experienced operational / project / programme manager.

Must have a good understanding of the Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Finance, Commercial, Programme & Business Management practices.

Substantial knowledge and operational experience of the BAE Systems Operational Framework and Life Cycle Management Framework.

Educated to degree level or equivalent in an Engineering, Programme Management or Supply Chain discipline.

The incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively to customers.

Requires an understanding of military logistics / Supply Chain operating procedures.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to manage diverse activities across a large mixed Industry team of maintenance engineers and supply chain specialists.

Ability to communicate, influence and direct decision making at all levels of the organisation

**EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

**SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

**BAE Systems**

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and system