Supply Chain Manager at BAE Systems

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Order Book Management, Demand Management, Physical Logistics, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Budget Management, Risk Management, IT Infrastructure, Customer Relationship Management, Lean Management, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Management

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

(Saudi National Only) Grade: GG12 Location: RIYADH Advert closing: 28/12/2025 Responsibilities · At a strategic level, manage the development and direction of all platform related Supply Chain activity. Manage the optimum Order Book Management solution with, as applicable, the customer, on base Demand Managers and Procurement. Have a general awareness of the defence logistics framework and associated procedures and manage the optimum Demand Management solution with, as applicable, the customer, Maintenance Tasking & Verification team(s) and Operational organisation(s). Discharging the governance across the platform related organisation that is required by the role to ensure compliance with the requirements of the applicable Regulatory Framework. · Manage the development and delivery of the Order Book and Demand Management capabilities · (including IT infrastructure), ensuring alignment to current and future business stratagies. · Ensure the direction and the objectives of the team(s) align with the overall Supply Chain service. Provide leadership and direction to the Physical Logistics teams in order to deliver agreed deliverables. Influence on direction also extends to customers, service providers and partnerships. · Performance management and flow down of objectives to the Physical Logistics team(s) to ensure targets are met. · Management of budgets and associated reporting processes to ensure cost efficiency and governance. Provide support in all contracts and Supply Chain sourcing decisions to ensure that the decisions meet strategic direction for all the Supply Chain and business requirements. · Effective management of project risks and opportunities. · Manage the ability to interface with platform maintenance & upgrade operations to ensure that appropriate and timely demands are placed on, and responded to, by the Supply Chain. Including the presentation of material supplied to maintenance in appropriate formats and timescales. · Manage the effective management of Supply Chain transactions from receipt, processing and payment. Ensure the disciplines ability to maintain system records to reflect process status and responses. · Manage the development and deployment of a robust and cost effective customer order validation process, ensuring that the correct specification of items are sourced through the correct channels. · Manage and maintain effective working relationships with all Supply Chain stakeholders and the wider maintenance organisation to ensure collaboration between the areas to meet business needs. · Manage the development and deployment of an effective priority management process to meet customer/contract critical demand. Ensure that all available options for demand resolution are exhausted within the fastest means possible, whilst ensuring compliance. To improve item availability, manage the development and implementation of cost effective alternative solutions, by challenging and informing stakeholders based on historical performance data and current issues. · Ensure the infrastructure, facilities and resources are available to the Physical Logistics teams in order to deliver the contract. · Manage the development and delivery of an effective reporting/metrication capability in order to articulate and manage Demand Management performance. Ensure the effective management of relationships throughout the Supply Chain including supporting functions, suppliers and service providers to ensure that customer order schedule adherence is met. · Responsible for the development and deployment of Physical Logistics IT infrastructure and data configuration. · Management of all budgets and associated reporting processes to ensure cost efficiency and governance. · Lead order book reviews with internal and external stakeholders, presenting order status, supporting resolutions to order related queries as requested by the customer. Ensure trends are captured to inform risk/opportunity management and planning activity. Ensure escalated issues are addressed, effective solutions generated and monitored, or sponsor escalation to senior management, as appropriate. · A deputy is nominated in the event of their absence for any period. Job Requirements: · Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires broad supply chain knowledge, a full understanding of the applicable Regulatory Framework, expert competence within Supplier · Management, Demand and Order Book Management and Physical Logistics including a understanding of the relationship with interfacing/ contributory areas. · Strong quantitative, analytical and project management skills/experience, with Lean management principles. · Effective, highly credible communicator with strong interpersonal skills. · Requires broad product knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the relationship with interfacing / contributory areas. · Ability to analyse and interpret data. · Comprehensive understanding of current IT software packages used within the Demand Management discipline. · Good understanding of Project Management techniques. · Understanding of the Financial, Commercial and Procurement processes within BAE Systems and the operating Customer. SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership. BAE Systems BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce. (BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions). Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals..

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Manager will manage the development and direction of all platform-related Supply Chain activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and effective demand management. They will also provide leadership to logistics teams and manage budgets and performance metrics.