Senior Supply Chain Specialist

About us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to join the cutting-edge Autonomous Air Vehicle Team to provide technical supply chain expertise, planning and warehouse operations oversight. This position plays an essential role in carrying out effective management and resolving issues that prevent inventory and assets from being processed effectively throughout the supply chain and in the aircraft production environment. This position requires close collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure supply chain compliance and, ultimately, part availability to support the production line. This role is located at Brisbane, Wacol and, in the future, Toowoomba.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supply chain guidance to internal stakeholders
• Produce supply chain status reports for production readiness
• Collaborate with stakeholders for best solutions to minimise shortage impacts on production schedules
• Develop and maintain relationships of trust and honesty with all internal customers and external vendors
• Provide support to production enquiries relating to stock availability, system processes and forecast requirements
• Perform production readiness reviews and formulate and implement action plans for production rate changes.
• Forecast supply chain risks, impacts and provide mitigation plans to proactively manage
• Identify and investigate items impacting aircraft production schedules
• Manage the repair pipeline and provide oversight and guidance to other staff and stakeholders on this process
• identify and implement supply chain process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cost
• Oversee the general operations of the warehouse and staff

Experience/Qualifications:

• A sound understanding of Supply Chain methodology and processes
• Previous experience in Integrated Logistics Fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience of Aeronautical product requirements
• Ability to identify, establish and promote supply process improvements
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling open and effective communication among stakeholders
• Competent in the use of PC, MS Windows and MS Office suite
• Defence Industry experience will be highly regarded
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet NV1 security clearance requirements.
• Ability to work successfully unsupervised and in a team environment.

What's on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.