Job Title: Inventory, Forecasting and Planning Manager
Salary: Competitive
Location: Tabuk

JOB PURPOSE
BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Management Company (SMSCMC), a BAE Systems majority owned joint venture Company. The successful individual will be working for a company at the forefront of BAE Systems’ commitment to industrialise the supply chain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Working across the SMSCMC Functions and Project Teams will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of SMSCMC in KSA.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• At a strategic level, manage the optimum IF&P solution with, as applicable, the Customer, Maintenance team(s), Part 145 organisation(s), Order Book Managers, Procurement, Suppliers and all other key stakeholders, in order to deliver the required standards of Continuing Airworthiness and contract delivery.

• Manage the development and delivery of the IF&P capabilities (including IT infrastructure), ensuring alignment to current and future business strategies.

• Ensure the direction and objectives of the team align with the overall supply chain service.

• Provide leadership and direction to the IF&P team in order to deliver agreed deliverables. Influence on direction also extends to customers, service providers and partnerships.

• Management of budgets and associated reporting processes to ensure cost efficiency and governance.

• Lead the management of inventory through planning, stock positioning, monitoring item condition and ensuring product availability balancing service against budget.

• Lead the ability to minimise expenditure through the exploration of all alternative sources of supply, including RTP, cannibalisation, use of alternative/substitute parts. The ability to determine the most appropriate asset solution (repair, overhaul or provide spare). The ability to provide repair scheduling tasking into repair bay facilities.

• In conjunction with key stakeholders, lead and develop the effectiveness of the Supply Chain prediction based on historic consumption and known future events.

• Manage the planning of components into maintenance to ensure compliance with the Operator Maintenance Programme, Mandated requirements, applicable technical instructions and capability embodiment programmes.

• Lead the ability to define and maintain forecasting parameters to include calculation methods and parts classification (ABC Analysis). The ability to enact purchase order requests with appropriate and affordable supply chain solutions through an approval process.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Minimum HND in a relevant discipline, or suitable equivalent.

• 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 IF&P discipline.

• Good understanding of Project Management techniques.

• Understanding of the Financial, Commercial and Procurement processes within BAE Systems and the operating Customer.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

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 travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities
BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
(The Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Chains Management Company holds the Mowaamah Gold Certificate as a work environment that empowers and motivates people with disabilities. We take pride in creating environment that supports everyone regardless of gender, age, physical ability)
All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.