Supply Chain Coordinator

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S); Temple Herdewyke; On-site; GBP 22,860 - 27,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave +1 day up to 30 days

Market-leading pension contribution

Annual performance-based bonus

Access to specialist training

Support for progression

Range of discounts

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job summary

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Supply Chain Coordinator to support the delivery of essential equipment to the UK’s Armed Forces. This pivotal role involves managing and monitoring inventory, processing stock movements, and ensuring compliance across logistics systems. You will work closely with various teams to guarantee the right equipment is available at the right time.

This position offers full-time hours, and candidates must have lived in the UK for the past five years and be eligible for Security Clearance. A range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave and a strong pension contribution is included.

Qualifications

• Well organised, with the ability to manage several tasks at once.
• Comfortable using IT systems, including tools such as Microsoft Office.
• Able to communicate clearly and work well with a range of people.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor inventory levels to support demand forecasting.
• Accurately process stock receipts, issues, and internal transfers.
• Maintain and update item and data records to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Use IT systems to manage and track supply chain activity.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across Defence and partner teams.
• Monitor deliveries and proactively address any potential delays.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to process enhancements.
• Escalate complex issues where required, ensuring timely resolution.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

IT systems proficiency

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description for Supply Chain Coordinator

Salary: £25,400 per annum (plus generous benefits)

Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 8th June at 11:55pm

Ready to make a real difference in your next role? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-focused individual to join our Defence Munitions team as a Supply Chain Coordinator, supporting the delivery of essential equipment to the UK’s Armed Forces.

As part of the Central Demand Cell, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the right equipment is delivered to the right place, at the right time. This is a varied and fast-paced position where accuracy, organisation, and teamwork are critical to success.

You’ll be responsible for managing data and inventory across our systems, processing stock movements, and supporting supply chain operations that directly impact frontline capability. Using a range of logistics systems, you will help ensure the smooth flow of goods across Defence Munitions sites.

Our Defence Munitions team works in close partnership with all the NAD Logistics and Support Teams and front-line commands to ensure that UK Armed Forces personnel have the right equipment, at the right place, at the right time. As a vital part of the wider MOD supply network, we play a key role in supporting and delivering essential capabilities. This includes a broad range of munitions from small arms ammunition and flares through to complex, high‑calibre and guided weapon systems all critical to operational effectiveness.

This is more than just a supply chain role, it’s an opportunity to contribute to something bigger. You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in supporting Defence operations, while building valuable skills and experience in a structured and rewarding environment.

This role operates Monday to Friday, with access to a flexitime system. There is also an optional on-call rota with additional financial incentive. Occasional travel to other DM sites may be required to support business activities.

Please note, applicants must have lived in the UK for the past five years and be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage and monitor inventory levels to support demand forecasting.
• Accurately process stock receipts, issues, and internal transfers.
• Maintain and update item and data records to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Use IT systems to manage and track supply chain activity.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across Defence and partner teams.
• Monitor deliveries and proactively address any potential delays.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to process enhancements.
• Escalate complex issues where required, ensuring timely resolution.

Person specification

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

• Lead Criterion - Demonstrates effective customer service skills, with a focus on meeting customer needs and expectations.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage several tasks at once.
• Comfortable using IT systems, including tools such as Microsoft Office.
• Able to communicate clearly and work well with a range of people.

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

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions – CSBC1
• Core Behaviour 2: Delivering at Pace – CSBC1
• Technical Competence 1: Customer Service - Awareness Level
• Technical Competence 2: Making Evidence-Based Decisions – Awareness Level

Offered benefits

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

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

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.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

• Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure 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 will be assessed against the following:
• CV Review
• Core Behaviour 1
• Core Behaviour 2

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
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criteria, and/or an additional assessment. Please note for this specific assessment, the Lead Criteria will be: Demonstrates effective customer service skills, with a focus on meeting customer needs and expectations

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.