Supply Chain Manager | Brisbane - Wacol

Supply Chain Manager

Posted on 26-Mar-2025
Application Close Date: 09-Apr-2025
Location:
Brisbane - Wacol
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1852369
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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 diverse 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. 

BDA provides a range of design, modification, production, repair and continuing airworthiness services to support Defence's aircraft fleets. We work hand-in-hand with our customers to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their mission now and into the future. 

About the opportunity 

We are looking for a highly experienced Supply Chain Manager who can effectively manage a high-functioning team responsible for the delivery of supply chain support for several BDA programs, including logistics services, inventory management and warehousing. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, in-service and product support needs, and be responsible for ensuring contractual commitments and expectations are met. The successful candidate will be in charge of monitoring supplier quality, delivery, and financial performance, as well as providing oversight and direction of a supply chain team to guarantee successful supply chain integration with our customers and programs. 

This position will be based at Wacol, Brisbane, QLD. 

Responsibilities for this role include: 

  • Be an integral part of the Supply Chain Management team and contribute to the business growth strategy.
  • Lead supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service and support requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
  • Manage and monitor supplier quality, delivery and financial performance, including warehousing, and receipt and dispatch of goods.
  • Manage and mentor team delivery and performance against agreed outputs.
  • Lead the development of mitigation plans to avoid risk and resolve issues impacting the supply chain.
  • Develop and implement supplier base plans to support supply chain optimization.
  • Analyze supplier and business processes and procedures to identify improvement opportunities and incorporate into the BDA supply chain. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

  • Demonstrated 5 years + experience in Defence/Aerospace supply chain management.
  • Experience in Defence warehousing and distribution systems and methodologies.
  • A superior knowledge of the Australian Defence Force Electronic Supply Chain Manual.
  • Experience conducting strategic workforce planning, including the provision of resources to meet multiple project demands.
  • The ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying, establishing and promoting supply chain process improvements. 

Please outline in your application your experience and current accesses in Defence logistics management systems. Applicants must be able to meet Defence security and ITAR requirements. This position requires a Baseline Security Clearance.  

Culture

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. 

Benefits 

At BDA, in addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from:

  • Flexible working options;
  • Salary packaging;
  • Employee Incentive Program;
  • Study assistance;
  • Global opportunities;
  • Wellbeing programs; and
  • Discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.

How to apply

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