BAE Systems
Head of Supply Chain Operations
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Head of Supply Chain Operations
Head of Supply Chain Operations
Location: Govan or Scotstoun, Glasgow Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available – discuss options with your recruiter
Salary: Circa £100,000, plus executive benefits
About Us
BAE Systems is more than a workplace—it’s a commitment to shaping a safer future. As part of our global colleague network, you’ll leverage your skills to pioneer defence, aerospace, and security solutions, pushing boundaries from oceans to outer space.
Job Description
This senior leadership role directs the end-to-end Supply Chain strategy and execution, ensuring seamless operations across a complex manufacturing environment. Key focus areas:
- Warehousing, logistics, and inventory management
- Supply chain demand planning and material flow optimisation
- Raw material and service contracts strategy
- Integration with Shared Services Procurement
You’ll drive operational excellence through strategic foresight, cost-efficient delivery, and transformation initiatives. Operating strategically, you’ll lead cross-functional teams and align supply chain operations with long-term business goals.
Core Responsibilities
- Define and implement Supply Chain operations strategy, enhancing efficiency in warehousing, logistics, inventory, and demand management
- Champion Health & Safety compliance and adherence to regulatory/customer/internal standards
- Oversee material flow—balancing supply demand to uphold programme delivery integrity
- Evolve warehouse/logistics capability, ensuring scalable, compliant, and cost-effective operations, while optimising network capacity
- Strengthen demand management practices, improving forecast accuracy and alignment with integrated business planning (IBP) and production needs
- Foster continuous improvement, leveraging internal/external networks to refine processes and reduce costs
- Manage transport/distribution/third-party logistics (3PL), ensuring performance, compliance, and value
- Develop financial frameworks (KPIs for cost, delivery, quality, service) and drive budget accountability for cost optimisation
- Identify and mitigate Supply Chain risks, safeguarding continuity
- Lead a high-performing team (5 direct reports + broader operational/professional/contractor network) while collaborating with senior stakeholders across operations, procurement, programmes, and executive leadership
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Essential Requirements
- Extensive experience leading Supply Chain operations in defence, manufacturing, or engineering
- Proven expertise in warehouse management, logistics scaling, inventory optimisation, and demand planning
- Transport/distribution leadership, with 3PL oversight and partner governance
- Record of delivering operational performance improvements and strategic transformations
- ERP/WMS proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle), enabling data-driven decision-making
- Financial/commercial acumen, including budget management and working capital optimisation
- Strong stakeholder influence across operations and leadership tiers
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Team Integration
Reporting to the GCS Supply Chain Director, this role bridges procurement, planning, and programme supply chain. You’ll form a multidisciplinary team (5 direct reports + operational/professional/contractor staff) and ensure alignment with Manufacturing, Operations, and Programme teams for seamless delivery.
Why Join BAE Systems?
- Career growth with lifelong learning opportunities and meaningful impact
- Tailored compensation, financial/personal wellbeing support, and a balanced lifestyle
- Inclusive culture valuing diversity, collaboration, and sustainable practices
Note: Security vetting and export control restrictions apply. Candidates must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard (UK residency requirements vary for higher security clearance).
Closing Date: Monday 17th July 2026 (applications reviewed early; apply ASAP!)
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