Digital Solutions Analyst - Supply Chain

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Digital Solutions Analyst for its Supply Chain function. This role involves performing business and technical analysis on digital solutions, identifying changes to enhance supply chain performance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have experience in business analysis and technical knowledge of digital solutions like ERP and databases. Competitive salary is offered, alongside flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis for digital solutions within a large, complex organization.
• Good working knowledge of digital solutions including ERP, Database, Reporting & Web.
• Professional Supply Chain or project management qualifications (e.g., CIPS or APM) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform business and technical analysis on digital solutions for the Supply Chain function.
• Identify digital changes to improve the Supply Chain function's performance.
• Support the introduction of technical change governance and process.

Skills

Business analysis for digital solutions

Technical analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP

Database

Reporting

Web

Job description

Job Title

Digital Solutions Analyst – Supply Chain

Location

Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary

From £42,215 depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Performing business and technical analysis on digital solutions for the Supply Chain function, collaborating closely with stakeholders within IM&T and submarine delivery programmes.
• Identifying the optimal digital change to improve the performance of the Supply Chain function, alongside that of the wider submarine delivery programme, guiding small project teams to deliver such solutions.
• Supporting the introduction of technical change governance and process to improve overall systems reliability and function.
• Using appropriate methods and a systematic approach in the development, maintenance, control and publication of quality Business Analysis outputs.
• Contributing to Supply Chain Excellence by supporting activities that deliver on People, Process & Technology, ensuring the Supply Chain function is fit for the future.

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Experience of business analysis for digital solutions within a large, complex organisation, including as-is and to-be business process mapping.
• Experience performing technical analysis, alongside a good working knowledge of digital solutions including ERP, Database, Reporting & Web.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Supply Chain experience, ideally within aerospace, defence or MOD.
• Professional Supply Chain or project management qualifications (e.g., CIPS or APM).

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Supply Chain Digital & Data team

Yours will be a key role within Supply Chain Excellence, responsible for optimising a submarine supply chain handling a significant proportion of the UK defence budget. This is a fast‑paced, commercially driven procurement and logistics environment with a varied range of development opportunities, including within the wider BAE Group. You will be working as part of a diverse team to deliver a crucial part of the UK's National Defence Programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.

Security and Eligibility

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

3rd December 2025

Apply Early

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.