JOB SUMMARY

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Inventory Manager. This role is crucial in ensuring the availability, accountability, and traceability of equipment throughout its life cycle.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing operational and peacetime inventory and legacy systems.
• Maintaining inventory levels in line with the Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) and Defence Digital logistics policies.
• Overseeing demand and supply management processes to meet customer needs.
• Supporting codification and asset registration for effective tracking and reporting.
• Managing and maintaining data accuracy across all logistics information systems.
• Monitoring repair and disposal transactions and ensure compliance with policy and process.
• Investigating queries and analysing logistics information system outputs to identify and resolve anomalies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• SCM 5.3 – Item Data Records – Item Data Records are correctly created and maintained.
• SCM 6.3 – Inventory E2E – Inventory is effectively managed E2E across all CLS variants.

HYBRID WORKING

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the vacancy holder (see advert for contact details). The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing operational and peacetime inventory and legacy systems.
• Maintaining inventory levels in line with the Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) and Defence Digital logistics policies.
• Overseeing demand and supply management processes to meet customer needs.
• Supporting codification and asset registration for effective tracking and reporting.
• Managing and maintaining data accuracy across all logistics information systems.
• Monitoring repair and disposal transactions and ensure compliance with policy and process.
• Investigating queries and analysing logistics information system outputs to identify and resolve anomalies

This role would suit an individual with:

• Proven experience in a supply chain or logistics management role.
• Proficiency in extracting, analysing, and interpreting supply chain data to inform decisions.
• Working knowledge of logistics information systems and defence inventory management processes.
• Track record of managing process improvements and implementing operational change.
• Experience working in defence or similarly structured, complex organisations.
• A flexible and results-driven mindset.
• The ability to create strong, effective working relationships across teams and stakeholders