DE&S Supply Chain Data Analyst

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Job Summary

We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes – and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.

Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Data Analyst, your role will involve extracting data for analysis and visualisation purposes. Our data can be housed on multiple systems which require skills such as writing complex SQL to cleanse and export data, Power BI for visualisation and R for analytics. You will be developing interim reporting including metrics, trends over time and thus revealing insights into the behaviour of defence inventory. You will need strong mathematical and analytical skills to be successful in this role and the ability to communicate both verbally and written to our stakeholders is vital. What we do supports DE&S and Front-Line Commands to make informed decisions that will impact current and future operations.

We have a strong team of 13 that are supportive and encourage each other to develop their skills. We even have a weekly tech forum to allow our analysts to ask for help or discuss the interesting things they have discovered whilst working that week.

You will be expected in our Filton based office for a minimum of 2 days a week, with good transport links and a variety of on-site benefits including a gym.

Due to security requirements this role is Reserved for Sole UK Nationals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver logistics modelling and data analysis, including for inventory and supply chain, to support DE&S and the Front-Line Commands in accordance with agreed business processes and standards and act as a dedicated point of contact
• Carry out quality checks of 3rd party analysis on behalf of DE&S to ensure they are fit for purpose and the outputs/recommendations are reasonable, providing feedback where appropriate
• Maintain an understanding of the latest software and methodologies for Modelling and Analysis to ensure DE&S apply best practice
• Contribute to the advice and guidance given to business decisions through extraction, analysis, and interpretation of data
• Support the development of Modelling and Analysis solutions in line with agreed policies and practices
• Collaborate with colleagues in the wider Operational Delivery function and business to ensure business activities align with Modelling and Analysis policies and procedures, providing risk mitigation strategies where necessary
  
  

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Knowledge of core Modelling and Analysis techniques and software (including but not limited to Power Query, Access, Excel, Power BI and SQL).
• Ability to engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the Modelling and Analysis strategy, polices and processes.
• Strong written communication skills
• Maths at GCSE C (or equivalent)
  
  

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:

• Experience in Supply Chain and using Logistics Information Systems.
• Experience applying Operational Delivery Support (ILS) principles to Defence acquisition.
• Experience of using R or Python
  
  

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Data and Statistics – Supervised Practitioner
• Operational Research Techniques and Quality – Supervised Practitioner
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
  
  

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
  
  

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

More Information Can Be Found Below

• DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1
  
  

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

• Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
• Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills
  
  

Please follow ourguidance on CV writingfor best chance of success.

• Interview - If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
  
  

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : Philippa Sefton - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Email : Philippa.Sefton100@mod.gov.uk
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : Philippa.Sefton100@mod.gov.uk