Senior Inventory Specialist

Job title: Senior Inventory Specialist

Company: Atomic Weapons Establishment


Job description: 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.Senior Inventory SpecialistLocation: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.Package: £46,040 – £56,040 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.Let us introduce the roleAWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Inventory Specialist for the Logistics and Transportation GroupThis role is ideally suited to a driven and focused individual with a background in Material Management and Quality Assurance who enjoys working in a challenging but rewarding environment.Working within the Logistics and Transportation Group the successful candidate will be required to design, maintain, and promote inventory assurance procedures, to manage a variety of inventories and components that are critical to the business or MOD owned assets.In addition to supporting the program for delivery of the nuclear deterrent AWE is looking for highly self-motivated individual that has proven inventory and quality assurance skills to drive our business forward.Who are we looking for?We do need you to have the following:· Experience of quality assurance and auditing internal processes and procedures· Experience in working in a fast-paced multi-functional Logistics environment· Excellent organisational and communication skills to promote Logistics policies and standards whilst driving sound behaviours across the business· Focus on delivery with an exemplary attention to detail ensuring our inventories and storage are professionally managed and compliant· Experience in working in an environment fulfilling demands from internal and external customersWhilst not to be considered a tick list, we would like you to have experience in some of the following:· Working in a Ministry of Defence environment· Excellent IT skills and experience in all Microsoft packages and Warehousing and Inventory Management SystemsYou will need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.Key Accountabilities:· Develop and maintain quality control programs, procedures, and ways of working to ensure effective inventory control, in-line with company standards and external regulatory requirements· Ensure all Logistics documentation for inventory and assets are in date and compliant· Maintain the Logistics Group intranet pages and CMS Company Management System· Influences other inventory leads to ensure material is accounted for using corporate systems and processes, and policy is being met· Measures and reviews internal processes for inventory and asset control· Responsible for the management and upkeep of Logistic Service Levels Agreements· Develop and establish process improvement measures· Develop and implement inventory control procedures· Oversees any administration including report generation, verifying computer counts against physical inventory and purchase orders to ensure accurate inventory and asset count· Engaging and inspiring colleagues, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages them to seek opportunities for continuous improvement and personal development.· Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great collaboratorKey Responsibilities:· Maintains stocktaking programme procedures for all stock held in Logistics facilities· Oversees any administration including report generation, verifying computer counts against physical inventory and purchase orders to ensure accurate inventory count.· Liaison and lead for all external visits for audit/stocktake, independent host.· Develop and maintain quality control programs to ensure each inventory adjustment is consistent with company standards. Including researching and finding root causes of inaccuracies and discrepancies discovered by audit, cycle counts and negative quantities.· Maintains a working relationship with corporate finance department and internal/external auditors to provide inventory transactional research.· Measures and reviews internal processes for inventory control.· Ensure all Logistics documentation for inventory is in date and compliant.· Deliver continuous improvement and change through innovation.· Work closely with production and other stakeholders.· The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:· 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.· Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).· Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.· Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.The ‘Working at AWE’ page on our website is where you can find full details in the ‘AWE Benefits Guide’.Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.#LI-JW-ANext 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.

Expected salary: £46040 – 56040 per year

Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire

Job date: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:08:19 GMT

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