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Material Expeditor
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About this role

Job Title: Material Expeditor

Salary: Up to £35000 dependent on skills and experience

Location: Scotstoun/Govan - on site

What you’ll be doing:

  • Tracking the progress of goods and materials from the point of order to delivery, continuously updating production areas to reflect real-time information preventing any disruptions in the production process.
  • Support the project team and contract managers through SC representation/attendance at Shipbuild project meetings daily, and weekly plan, progress, and other meetings as required providing point of integration between designated project area/team and wider Supply Chain (SC)
  • Analyse and troubleshoot supply issues, reporting at the earliest opportunity to be resolved by ensuring any potential delays are addressed promptly and fed into future prevention and improvement.
  • Communication with contract managers and planners to confirm delivery schedules and arranging for expedited shipments when necessary.
  • Support CM’s with information that assists them in progressing claim and compensation events, as required.
  • Provide input to data for weekly/monthly reporting activities reflecting key SC metrics
  • Ensure Company SHE Policy, standards and legislation are maintained at all times through positive promotion of safety awareness, risk management and compliance.
  • Work the D&D process by proactively ensuring adherence to the process, reviewing the opportunity to mitigate in the first instance. Working alongside team - Issue RFQ, manging response, raise & expedite delivery of po’s to meet programme requirements adhering to all CDRL requirements.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

  • Strong Ability to work and understand data & use IT systems – ERP, MS office (Esp excel)
  • Working knowledge and awareness of supply chain
  • A problem solver with strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret data accurately
  • Experience managing stakeholders at various levels and functions

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Supply Chain Function – Naval Ships:

The Material Expeditor is a role crucial in managing the flow of materials to ensure timely delivery of products currently working on the Type 26 build. This position is essential in maintaining the efficiency of supply chain operations. Expeditors coordinate with various departments, including supply chain, logistics, combat systems, engineering, test & commission, manufacturing and operations to ensure that all materials are available when needed to meet build schedules without any delays.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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:10th February 2026

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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Other facts

Tech stack
Data Analysis,IT Systems,ERP,MS Office,Excel,Supply Chain Knowledge,Problem Solving,Attention to Detail,Stakeholder Management

About BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 107,000 people in more than 40 countries.

From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1999

What you'll do

  • The Material Expeditor is responsible for tracking the progress of goods and materials from order to delivery, ensuring timely updates to production areas. They also analyze supply issues and communicate with contract managers to confirm delivery schedules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Material Expeditor do at BAE Systems?

As a Material Expeditor at BAE Systems, you will: the Material Expeditor is responsible for tracking the progress of goods and materials from order to delivery, ensuring timely updates to production areas. They also analyze supply issues and communicate with contract managers to confirm delivery schedules..

Why join BAE Systems as a Material Expeditor?

BAE Systems is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

Is the Material Expeditor position at BAE Systems remote?

The Material Expeditor position at BAE Systems is based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Material Expeditor position at BAE Systems?

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