Supply Chain Liaison

UGL Unipart Rail Services Pty Ltd
- **UGL Unipart**) was founded in December 2011 as a Joint Venture between UGL (Australia) and Unipart Rail (UK). UGL Unipart operates a Rail Maintenance Facility at Auburn where it maintains rolling stock for Sydney Trains, Transport for New South Wales, and other rail operators.
- UGL Unipart is seeking an experienced
- **Supply Chain Liaison**
***who will be responsible for understanding the customer's key material supply processes related to vehicle maintenance. You will recognise the areas of weakness across materials management with customers and identify opportunities for improvement and be the prime interface with all parties to improve fleet availability.**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**
- Continuously review and monitor the process for Rotables management to ensure components are correctly identified and moved from customer depots expeditiously to maximise availability and reduce costs
- Ensure defective material claims are processed to eliminate delays and actively pursue prompt resolutions to disputes or problems wherever these appear
- Work closely with the customer to ensure robust procedures exist for the control and minimisation of “Missing and Damage", "Robbed" Components and other practices that reflect weaknesses in processes affecting product availability
- Evaluate and audit the use of consignment stocks to determine if stock management, replenishment cycles and service levels are adequate
- Establish the customer's need for critical spares and work closely to establish the rationale for such items setting parameters for stock holding and service levels. Continually review performance and instigate changes to maximise performance and customer satisfaction
- Analyse the material problems associated with stopped vehicles, establish fast resolutions and preventative measures, and develop improved communication channels.
- Review and reconcile the Customer/ Unipart Rail order book
- Propose creation and/or modification of HSSE documents within the management system and report to Corporate HSSE personnel
- Ensure compliance with all record-keeping requirements

**About you**
- Tertiary education or equivalent technical qualification
- Knowledge and practical experience with process management
- At least five years of experience with materials and product management
- Good knowledge of stock control, inventory, and warranty systems and processes
- Strong statistical reporting and analysis skills
- A high level of energy and willingness to challenge the status quo
- Strong communication skills including negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels, both internally and externally
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize and prioritize demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands
- Proficiency with planning and supply chain software is preferred
- Planning Software in SAP would be helpful

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training for career progression
- A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients, and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety

**About Us**
- UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water, and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
- At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Ref No: 250077

**Discipline**: Procurement & Logistics Officer

**Primary Location**: Australia-NSW-Parramatta & Western Suburbs

**Work Type