De&s Senior Logistics Modeller - Salisbury, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Salisbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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Reference number:

Salary:

- £39,500 - £42,500-
Job grade:

Other
Professional II
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Defence Equipment & Support
Operational Delivery
Type of role:
Analytical
Logistics
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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About the job

Benefits:

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Location

Multiple UK locations MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol BS34 8JH or RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT or MOD Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JFAbout the job

Job summary:

We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas.

We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe.

So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?

Job description:

Are you a problem solver with the ability and passion to analyse and interpret data? This could be the role you've been seeking

Come and join our Modelling and Analysis (M&A) team. We deliver supply chain systems modelling, data and metric analysis supporting the operational platforms used across Defence.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Logistics Modeller to lead a team of modellers identifying cost-optimised spares lists.

By building digital models and running simulations of our support chain operations, we understand how the equipment and supply chain will perform over time and to what cost.

We help the Front-Line Commands and DE&S Delivery Teams choose the appropriate amount of kit to take on active and future operations.

This post can be based at any of the locations listed below

RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset. BA22 8HT
MOD

Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol. BS34 8JH

Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire. SP4 0JF

You will be based in the offices on your chosen site, and an in-office attendance will be expected as required.

Wherever you chose to locate, you will have opportunities to collaborate with our wider team in the other sites.

About the role

In this role, you will be entrusted to:

Manage a small team of circa 3 Logistics Modellers, directing and prioritising tasks to ensure that customers' timelines are met and in are line with business Key Performance Indicators.
Lead logistics modelling and data analysis, including for inventory and supply chain, to support DE&S and the Front-Line Commands in accordance with agreed business processes and standards and act as a dedicated point of contact.
Lead the development of systems, processes, and tools for Logistics Modelling including relevant governance processes to ensure continuous improvement.
Scope, plan and deliver Logistics Modelling projects to an agreed set of business requirements, in terms of cost, timescale and quality parameters, to meet business and customer needs.
Identify trends based on the analysis of data using appropriate tools and techniques to inform management decisions.
Provide advice and guidance to customers on the relevance and suitability of commercial tools and methods using appropriate assessment techniques.

Person specification:

Project management experience in Modelling and Analysis and other areas of Logistics including Supply and Support Chain.
Sufficient knowledge to act as a Subject Matter Expert for Logistics Modelling techniques, policies, and processes.
Experience with spares optimisation software, for example OPUS10, SIMLOX and CATLOC.
Ability to engage as Subject Matter Expert with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Strong IT literacy (MS Office 365), numeracy and English language skills.

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following
desirable criteria:

Experience leading a team.
Experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Information Systems.

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

Logistics Modelling
Practitioner level
Data and Statistics
Practitioner level
Making effective decisions
Leadership

Benefits:

We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

25 days' holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
A marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performancebased bonus, and recognition awards
Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support