Inventory Manager

Defence Equipment & Support; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Lincoln is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee supply chain activities at RAF Waddington. The role requires working closely with military partners and demands expertise in logistic information systems and data reporting. You will be responsible for managing inventory data, planning supply levels, and ensuring compliance with policies. With a salary of £36,000 and a range of benefits, including flexible working and training opportunities, this is a chance to contribute to national defence initiatives.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Market-leading pension contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Access to training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain environment is essential.
• Proven track record in handling and interpreting data.
• Experience delivering customer service is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Item Data Records on MoD Logistic Information Systems.
• Develop and execute Inventory Demand and Supply Plans.
• Ensure optimal storage solutions for equipment.

Skills

Experience working within a Supply Chain environment

Data handling and reporting

Customer service delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Job description for Inventory Manager

Come and join us as an Inventory Manager at RAF Waddington.

This role is based within the Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) portfolio. You will be working alongside military partners daily to assist with equipment support for UK national air and maritime defence. A key part of your role will be data entry across various logistic information and financial systems to support with command and control equipment.

You will be based in a Warehouse and Stores environment, providing warehouse manual accounting and contributing to the management of returns and reports to senior supply chain manager and team leader. You will also support with managing the quarterly returns of government furnished assets from Contractors. There is also potential for development within the wider organisation.

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. Whilst this role is based at RAF Waddington, the portfolio is situated across the UK so there will be national travel involved to other sites as well as training and away days. Initially you would be expected to be on site full-time to familiarise yourself with the site, the team and your role, and then as required for business needs (this is expected to be approximately 40-60% of your working week).

In addition to the essential skills, technical competence and behaviours detailed in the advert below, it would be beneficial for you to have experience in Logistic Information Systems, preferably MOD LogIS including MJDI, with experience of managing an AinU account. Additionally, having a Level 5 qualification and a Supply Chain Membership with a professional body (e.g. CILT/CIPS) would be desirable for the role, but not essential.

What you’ll 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 optimal storage and distribution solution(s) have been identified and secured for agreed ranges of equipment, to meet the customers’ requirements for all support arrangements. Responsible for ensuring the timely production of Customs Declaration documents to enable compliant HMRC activities when distributing Inventory into/out of the UK.
• 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.
• Responsible for ensuring that the disposal of Inventory is planned and conducted in a timely manner and within agreed ranges and financial delegation limits. Ensuring that appropriate Declaration Forms are utilised with item data values accurately completed. Ensure Inventory disposal is coordinated with the disposal of the Platform/Main Equipment, whilst considering the wider Defence user needs.

Person specification

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

• Experience working within a Supply Chain environment.
• Experience in handling, interpreting and reporting on data.
• Experience in delivering customer service.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams).

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

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decision (CSBC 3)
• Core Behaviour 2: Managing a Quality Service (CSBC 3)
• Technical Competence 1: Inventory Demand and Supply Planning (Practitioner)
• Technical Competence 2: Disposal of Inventory (Practitioner)

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £36,000, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,429 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s 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 you’re 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 you’ll 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: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code – Civil Service Commission

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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.

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.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

• 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.
• 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 our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
• Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll 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.

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:[e-mail]

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

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