Logistics Operations Excellence Engineer

BAE Systems; Penperlleni; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Wales seeks a Logistics expert to enhance project support and optimize internal processes. You will define KPIs and manage end-to-end supply chain activities. The ideal candidate has significant logistics experience and a strong grasp of transport and storage operations. A competitive salary of up to £43,649 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and lifestyle support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience across Logistics/supply chain industry.
• High level of competency in end to end Supply chain.
• Desirable: Experience of working for a 3PL provider.

Responsibilities

• Support major Projects with Logistics expertise.
• Analyse and document Internal Processes for goods movements.
• Define and report on KPIs for Logistics activities.

Skills

Logistics expertise

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Supply chain management

Process improvement

Job description

Responsibilities

• Actively support major Projects and Bids with Logistics expertise (with regards to organisation, structure and resourcing of Transport and Storage)
• Analyse, improve if needed and document Internal Processes for movements of goods, including goods classified as Dangerous Goods
• Define and report on KPIs for the Logistics (Transport and Storage) activities within Land UK
• High level of competency in end to end Supply chain, including Internal and External Logistics, Warehousing and Transport
• Significant experience across Logistics/supply chain industry with a subsequent toolset and network
• Strong Project Management experience and stakeholder management at all levels
• Desirable: Experience of working for a 3PL provider as part of a customer facing team

About the role

At BAE Systems Land UK, we focus on suppling UK MoD and our other (mostly NATO) customers with high quality ammunition for their troops, vehicles and artillery systems. Having recently joined our colleagues from Maritime Services within the Defence Solutions Division, our focus is to be the provider of choice for all systems we supply.

The Planning and Logistics team is on a journey to become the enabler and driver of our Manufacturing Operations in service of our Integrated Delivery Teams. Our role is critical in ensuring the Land UK business delivers to our customer\'s expectations in the context of increasing global demand. 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you\'ll 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 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 as 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. There\'s no limit to where your career at BAE Systems in the UK could take you. When you join us you\'ll be part of something bigger, a purpose that binds diverse minds and talents together - to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us. From day one, you can expect unique environments and boundary-breaking projects across air, land, sea, cyber and space. Be part of a team committed to excellence where you\'ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds working towards a common vision - to be the premier international defence, aerospace and security company. Your contribution can make a real impact. It\'s a place where your diversity of thought and experience is valued, and where you\'ll have access to all the resources you need to grow - both professionally and personally. Whether that\'s deepening your expertise, achieving further professional accreditation, getting involved in our community or enjoying varied projects and experiences - there\'s no end to where your career and life at BAE Systems could take you. With flexible working patterns and great rewards and benefits, you can look forward to a secure and rewarding career in a stimulating, inclusive environment you can thrive in - now and in the future. Whether you\'re working on surface ships, submarines, aircraft, land vehicles and high-technology platforms or in cyber, digital, multi-domain integration or space; there are opportunities for engineers at all levels across a wide range of specialisms in which to develop. It\'s challenging, fulfilling and meaningful work where our engineers are encouraged to push the boundaries of what\'s possible and to think of innovative ways to solve some of our customers\' biggest challenges. All whilst ensuring we have a positive impact within the communities in which we operate. Our path ahead needs brilliant minds like yours.

Salary: Up to £43,649 Depending on skills & experience, 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.