We currently have an opportunity for a Supply Chain Analyst
About KNDS UK:
With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.
We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Business Support functions.
As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines and currently have this opportunity available.
About the role:
The primary purpose of this role is to focus on optimising supply chain performance, improving data visibility, and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and components. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and support strategic decision-making across these high-profile projects.
Key duties include, but are not limited to:
Analyse supply chain data specific to the Boxer and Bridges projects to identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
Actively manage multiple planning performance metrics to drive a sustainable and effective supply chain that fulfils production build requirements.
Develop and maintain project-specific KPI dashboards to monitor performance, lead times, inventory levels, and supplier reliability.
Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure alignment with project timelines and contractual obligations.
Support demand planning and forecasting activities using historical data, project schedules, and supplier input.
Monitor and report on supplier performance, including delivery accuracy, quality issues, and responsiveness.
Assist in the implementation and enhancement of SAP tools and processes to improve data accuracy and reporting.
Contribute to process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and project managers to support decision-making and governance.
Ensure compliance with defence industry standards, export controls, and KNDS policies.
What we’re looking for:
Candidates must have the following essential qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
Extensive experience in supply chain analysis, ideally within a manufacturing or defence environment.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, SAP, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a project-driven environment.
Displays the flexibility and resilience required to manage change and maintain performance.
Highly effective at managing time and prioritising workload in a fast-paced environment.
The following are desirable:
Familiarity with defence procurement and project management principles is an advantage.
Experience supporting complex engineering or defence programmes.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
Understanding of MoD requirements and defence logistics frameworks.
Why you should join us:
When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:
Competitive salary
Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)
Half-day Friday
Life assurance scheme
Company sick pay scheme which increases with service
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Additional Holidays & Long Service rewards
Wellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s
Cycle-to-work Scheme
Free on-site car parking
On-site electric vehicle charging points
We’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.
If you are passionate about Supply Chain and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Recruiters please note that we have a list of approved recruitment agency partners in place and we will contact agencies directly should we require support. Any unsolicited CV’s received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.
