Material and Inventory Planning Manager

A Supply Chain Planning Manager is a mid-level management role in the Supply Chain Planning discipline of the Procurement and Supply Chain role family. This role manages the activities of a sub-area or section within this discipline, which could be comprised of technical, operational or support teams managed through Front Line Managers, and/or teams of professionals or technical specialists. This role is accountable for the performance and results of the teams within the sub-area or section with a focus on delivery against agreed plans and priorities.

Drive supply chain excellence across critical defence programmes. At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Material and Inventory Planning Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role involves:

• Leading and developing the operational planning team to deliver effective supply planning outcomes.
• Managing supply plans and schedules to balance demand, resolve conflicts, and minimise project risk.
• Driving supply chain planning improvements and implementing cost-efficient solutions.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure supply chain alignment and performance.
• Analysing data and performance trends to improve forecasting, planning accuracy, and operational delivery.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 4 days in the office/onsite.

Essential experience:

• Experience leading teams within supply chain, planning, or inventory management environments.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and planning methodologies.
• Experience with planning systems such as MRP, ERP, or Master Production Scheduling.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders across multiple levels.

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn.

Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 09/06/2026