Supply Chain Planning & Strategy Professional

Job Description - Supply Chain Planning & Strategy Professional (00136874) Job Description Supply Chain Planning & Strategy Professional - 00136874 This vacancy is eligible for the UK Employee Referral Scheme. Amount: £2000 Description Job Title: Supply Chain Planning & Strategy Professional Location: Barrow-in-Furness, onsite 2 days per fortnight with flexibility for more pending business needs We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Grade: S4 You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager . If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager , you can contact your HRBP. PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity. This vacancy is open to permanent and fixed-term BAE Systems employees only. While agency workers have access to relevant permanent opportunities, this role has been designated as an internal opportunity and therefore only permanent and fixed-term employees of BAE Systems are eligible to apply. Job Description: You’ll work across the full supply‑chain stream, develop and refine processes, and collaborate with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders. This role gives you end‑to‑end visibility of a high‑value programme and the opportunity to influence strategy, build new ways of working and generate insights that support senior‑level decision making. Core duties: Ownership of supply chain intelligence data which informs the scope and prioritisation of programme activity Creating and maintaining communication and reporting materials to support and inform strategy and governance reporting Ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders on capability requirements and delivery timescales Supporting development of new supplier projects through forward supplier analysis Essential Skills: Experience in a supply chain, project management or Strategy development Skilled in communications & reporting, with the ability to present insights in multiple formats Confident in managing stakeholders and communicating effectively at all levels Proactive , adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving environment The BCCR Supply Chain Team: The BCCR Supply Chain team are shaping capability, capacity and resilience for future programmes. You'll influence how we work, develop new skills and create insights to inform senior level decision making on this high-impact project. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer. 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. Closing Date: 25th August 2026 Job Procurement Primary Location Barrow-in-Furness Organisation Maritime Sector_new Closing Date 25/Aug/26, 10:59:00 PM Want to make a referral but can’t find a suitable role? We are currently accepting speculative referrals for specific skillsets (roles based in the UK). Click here to find out more. All Privacy rights will be protected. Make a speculative referral If this advert states that this role is eligible for the UK referral scheme, but there is no link here to make a referral for this specific vacancy, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk who will be able to advise.