Job Description

Demand Management Professional -12 month Fixed Term Grade: 7 Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia 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 exists to join the BAE Systems majority owned Joint Venture company 'Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Company' (SMSCMC) as a Demand Management Professional. The main purpose of the role is the delivery of inventory/asset demands including generation, receipt, validation, prioritisation, solution, process and progression of demand through the system to achieve contractual requirements. This includes all tooling and equipment necessary. Coordinate the resolution of issues and priority parts including alternative parts/solutions via integrated functional solutions. Uses information and applies a level of operational analysis to aid demand management and achieve contractual requirements. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide effective Demand Management activities by meeting delivery targets and reporting any impact on Continuing Airworthiness, operational/process performance. Understand how individual actions contribute to overall delivery performance. Ensure all Demand Management activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Compile required reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate. Comply with the CAME, its associated procedures and standards, and any other SMSCMC company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify and propose changes, as required. Ensure Human Factors and Error Management philosophies are applied to all Demand Management activities. Understand the risks associated with Demand Management and the means by which they are mitigated and managed. Ensure Demand Management are compliant with the SMSCMC Governance and Assurance framework, including supporting process confirmations and independent assurance audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Support the implementation of identified improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness. Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework. Support the implementation of any Regulatory-driven changes into the Demand Management activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc. Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, e.g. through support to contract reviews and the incorporation of required changes into the Demand Management processes. Identify any capability or capacity issues and work with the Demand Management Specialist to ensure resolution where practical, or escalation, as appropriate. Interface with platform maintenance & upgrade operations to ensure that appropriate and timely demands are placed on, and responded to by the supply chain. Including the presentation of material supplied to maintenance in appropriate formats and timescales. The management of calibrated items through the timely return to industry and return serviceable of assets ensuring testing/tooling capability is not compromised. Carry out the demand validation process, Identify any issues specification, source or process and work with the Demand Management Specialist to ensure resolution where practical, or escalation, as appropriate. Carry out the demand validation process, Identify any issues specification, source or process and work with the Demand Management Specialist to ensure resolution where practical, or escalation, as appropriate. Carry out the reporting/metrication capability in order to articulate and manage Demand Management performance. Ensure any trends are identified and escalated, as appropriate. RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION Must be able to build good relationships with Customers, Part 145 Organisation(s), Order Book Management, OEMs, Suppliers and the other key stakeholder's personnel. Have operational knowledge and understanding of the platform contract(s), the fleet's performance and the business key performance metrics. Demonstrate an understanding of ASBM discipline dependencies and interdependencies with Demand Management. Good quantitative and analytical skills/experience, with Lean management principles. Must be an effective, credible communicator with good interpersonal skills. Requires product knowledge and a good understanding of the relationship with interfacing / contributory areas. Ability to analyse and interpret data with a good level of attention to detail. Understanding of current IT software packages used within the Demand Management discipline. Understanding of Project Management techniques. Have an awareness/understanding of the Financial, Commercial and Procurement processes Recent experience within a Supply Chain Demand Management role in support of Maintenance /after sales market environments. 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. All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.