Material Controller

**At BAE Systems Australia **

Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

**About the OPPORTUNITY**

This opportunity invites you to become part of a leading employer and be part of a team that promotes a supportive culture and gives you the opportunity to contribute to project of national defence significance.

Take advantage of our flexible work arrangements, including options like a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid work model. This opportunity is available at our Osborne Shipyard in South Australia.

Come join us as a Material Controller within our Maritime Australia line of business supporting the Hunter Class Frigate project. You will be working with our Supply Chain team where your contribution supports the provision of quality and customer focused service to meet the needs of the customer, in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Act as a central point of contact for the Production IWT teams providing high levels of customer service whilst maintaining supply chain integrity
- Interpret, analyse and understand inventory reports to then coordinate/ expedite/ plan the movement of materials between the warehouses to meet the production schedules.
- Provide ad-hoc reports and analysis to drive business performance and cost reduction outcomes through common processes, procedures, systems, reporting and KPIs
- Work with the broader Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning & Procurement functions to aid with the calculation of material demand quantities.
- Maintain lineside inventory (Kanban) locations ensuring optimum inventory levels and mínimal stock outs.
- Raise requisitions for direct & indirect materials liaising with the responsible procurement teams
- Responsible for managing any issues related to the flow of non-inventory materials within their allocated building/s and the Hunter Class Frigate Program
- Support the development and implementation of material control continuous improvement initiatives to improve operations

**About YOU**

**You'll have**:

- Previous experience within supply chain or similar heavy industrial production environment (e.g. mining).
- Analytical, inquisitive and logical with a continuous improvement mind-set
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
- Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle.
- Previous experience in using Enterprise Resourcing Planning (ERP) systems
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related (Desirable)

**About US**

You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

**Clearances**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.