Material Stores Controller

Job Title: Material Stores Controller

Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak/New Malden. Onsite

Salary: Up to £32,000 (DOE)

Job Description:

Reporting in to the Head of Supply Chain the Stores Controller will be responsible and accountable for maintaining the Broad Oak & New Malden Public Store Account (PSA) and providing logistical support including the operation of the on-site warehouse. This includes processing data to demonstrate full tracking of material movements, all incoming submissions, reporting requirements and supporting audits. The Ministry Stores Controller (MSC) provides day to day support to the Manufacturing and Projects business functions, ensuring all activities are carried out within the governance defined within Def stan 05-99 and our GFE BMS processes.

Core duties:

• Record all transactions (movements, transfers, disposal or delivery) to ensure traceability of Government Furnished Equipment
• Ensuring that the annual Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) stock take and submission of Account Certificate is submitted to the MoD by the agreed date.
• Submitting quarterly and annual DEFCON 694 and Asset in Industry Reports to the AAC by the required dates.
• Reviewing and updating SAP inventory records for GFE held on the register
• Raising Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) for Combat Systems Projects.
• Provide visible active commitment to SHE and Quality

Essential Skills:

• Some experience of inventory management
• Ability to respond to internal/external customer enquiries, providing information and guidance as appropriate
• Accuracy when inputting and cleansing data
• Ability to analyse, maintain and produce data/reports
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to determine improvements and appropriate action required

Combat Systems Supply Chain team:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Combat Systems Supply Chain Function, working within the GFE Stores Team, supporting a wide range of projects, including our RECODE, NCSISS and SMCS projects.

You would be joining a team of three stores controllers sitting within the wider supply chain function. The role is an exciting, time sensitive position, working across a number of critical programs.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 21st May 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 1st June.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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