If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Logistics Manager to provide Operational Management for teams in support of material planning for programme and operational demand, inventory control, warehousing and distribution activities needed to support business requirements.

Location – Basingstoke/Reading

Package – £57,540 - £90,940 dependant on skills and experience plus allowances

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and trainingEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesA generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your familyA host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site

Key Accountabilities:

• Management and leadership of all logistics personnel within your area, ensure the logistics team have the appropriate capabilities to fulfil their tasks now and to meet future business requirements

• Lead and promote through life management of material, GFX, consumables and spares, required within your area to support capability and operational deliverables, from demand identification through to disposition, including the management and maintenance of records throughout

• Accountable for the receipt and dispatch of materials and inventory within your area, including engagement with external and internal stakeholders

• Manage and lead effective inventory management and control of stock within your area, liaising with Supply Chain Management and international shipping, and reporting inventory accounts to the central logistics sub function

• Oversee effective warehousing activities, ensuring appropriate storage of materials and assets and arranging for any in store inspection/testing/maintenance (as appropriate) within your area to the corporate standards. Lead and develop storage models to support your area

• Manage and lead effective transport activities within your area. Where transport is provided by central teams or contracted resources, engage with the relevant stakeholders to ensure distribution meets the business need within your area.

• Deliver improvements in performance for all aspects of logistics within your area

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure performance metrics, procedures, processes, and standards are implemented and maintained

• Provide input and inventory related risks/issues as part of the Senior Management Team of your respective area

• Ensure robust arrangements are in place for the identification and mitigation of risks

• Facilitate resolution of inventory queries/issues through cross-functional collaboration and discussion with wider stakeholders and customers

• Lead and support team to enable delivery

 

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Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role.

Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.