Strategic Inventory Manager

2 days ago

Springfield Central, Queensland, Australia Northrop Grumman Full time

About Northrop Grumman Australia


We partner with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide through-life support for its fleet of C-27J Spartan Airlifter aircraft.


As a Defence prime contractor, our mission is to develop and deliver cutting-edge defence technology that supports national security objectives.


The Role: Strategic Spares Planner


We are seeking an experienced Strategic Spares Planner to manage the supply planning for key assets and inventory within our operations.


You will be responsible for conducting long-range forecasts, identifying risks, and determining purchase and repair requirements for strategically significant assets.


Working closely with the supply team and other internal stakeholders, you will address immediate supply issues, manage spares availability, and ensure the health of inventory meets current and future demand.


Main Responsibilities:



  • Conducting long-range forecasts and risk assessments for Repair/Rotable Items, Subfleet assets, and BDS&C;
  • Determining purchase, repair, and exchange requirements based on supply planning;
  • Collaborating with fleet planning, maintenance planning, and supply teams to ensure effective supply chain management for strategic assets;
  • Managing 'critical items' and communicating with the supply and maintenance teams;
  • Reviewing TMP spares risk profile monthly to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies;
  • Monitoring and managing the achievement of agreed inventory health for BDS, RI, and Support & Test Equipment (S&TE);

Your Skills and Qualifications


To be successful in this role, you will need:


Essential Qualifications:



  • Demonstrated experience in inventory management or aircraft maintenance, ideally within an aviation or repairable item management environment;
  • Experience using inventory management systems such as MILIS, SAP, AIMS, IFlight, MRO, CAMM2, or similar;
  • Strong understanding of strategic spares pool size modeling and planning;
  • A team player with the ability to work independently and collaborate within larger groups;
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
  • Ability to obtain an AGSVA security clearance;

Desirable Qualifications:



  • Experience supporting in-service Defence aeronautical products;
  • Knowledge of Export/Import Compliance Controls;
  • Familiarity with Defence inventory management policies and ESCM;

What We Offer


At Northrop Grumman, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:


$120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience;


Professional development opportunities;


Purchased annual leave;


Salary packaging including novated car leases;


Generous paid parental leave;


Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave;


Health & Wellbeing program;


Employee Assistance Program;


Join Our Team


We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you have the required skills and qualifications, we would like to hear from you.

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