Supply Chain Modeller - Bristol, United Kingdom - Defence Equipment & Support

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As a Supply Chain Modeller / Analyst at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), you'll support UK Defence, extracting data for analysis and visualisation purposes.

You'll help our organisation and our military customers to make informed decisions that will impact current and future defence operations.


Our data can be housed on multiple systems which require skills such as writing complex SQL to cleanse and export data, Power BI for visualisation and R for analytics.

You'll develop interim reporting including metrics, trends over time and insights into the behaviour of defence inventory.

Strong mathematical and analytical skills are a must, as well as the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

You'll be part of a strong and supportive team of 13, who are passionate about learning and development. As part of this ethos, you'll get involved in a weekly tech forum where our analysts can ask for help and discuss the interesting things they have discovered each week


We champion flexible and hybrid working, but encourage our teams to come together too You'll join us on site at MOD Abbey Wood for a minimum of two days a week, benefiting from great transport links and a variety of on-site perks including a gym.


Due to security requirements this role is Reserved for Sole UK Nationals.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver 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.
  • Carry out quality checks of 3rd party analysis on behalf of DE&S to ensure they are fit for purpose and the outputs/recommendations are reasonable, providing feedback where appropriate.
  • Contribute to the advice and guidance given to business decisions through extraction, analysis, and interpretation of data.
  • Support the development of Modelling and Analysis solutions in line with agreed policies and practices.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in the wider Operational Delivery function and business to ensure business activities align with Modelling and Analysis policies and procedures, providing risk mitigation strategies where necessary.

Person Specification

  • Knowledge of core Modelling and Analysis techniques and software (including but not limited to Power Query, Access, Excel, Power BI and SQL).
  • Ability to engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the Modelling and Analysis strategy, polices and processes.
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Maths at GCSE C (or equivalent)
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Data and Statistics
  • Supervised Practitioner
  • Operational Research Techniques and Quality
  • Supervised Practitioner
  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions

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
  • Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your worklife balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
  • Marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27%
  • Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
  • Support for progression
  • Huge range of discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time


Salary:
£34,800.00-£37,400.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Flexitime
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 1576

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