Location:	Enoggera
Category:	Business Support
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1915305
Attachments:	No File Attached
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The Organisation

The AH-64E Apache program provides advanced attack helicopter capability to the Australian Defence Force, enabling precision strike, armed reconnaissance and close air support. This program sustains a critical combat capability, supports interoperability with coalition partners, and underpins Australia's land and joint operations.

This position is based at Enoggera, Brisbane, QLD.

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 seeking an experienced Repairable Item Manager,to support the AH-64E Apache helicopter fleet. As a skilled supply chain specialist, you will apply your knowledge and experience to provide the following services for the Apache fleet:

• Execute Designated Logistics Manager (DLM) services in the capacity of Repairable Item Manager for Apache Repairable Items (RIs)
• Contribute to the development and delivery of an RI annual maintenance plan/register
• Identify RIs to be inducted for repair via FMS or Commercial pipelines.
• Processing and coordinating the transport of RIs to and from repair venues using Defence inventory management systems and maintaining accurate records
• Procurement of RIs via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and commercial procurement ensuring compliance with Defence process and policy.
• Support requirements determination via the use of the Defence endorsed Inventory Management program, and ERP reporting
• Identify and communicate potential risks and issues
• Maintain logistics information management system integrity
• Gather and review data for use in supplier performance evaluations
• Provide support in the development of mitigation plans
• Be an integral part of the Apache capability

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated 2 years + experience in Repairable Item management
• Demonstrated 5 years + experience in Defence supply chains, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience is desirable
• Well-developed written and oral communication and negotiation skills to facilitate open interaction between logistics and provisioning agencies and key internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, establishing and promoting supply process improvements at the project level
• Knowledge of exporting/importing practices and regulations
• An understanding of airworthiness standards
• SAP S4/HANA experience

Applicants must be able to meet Defence security and ITAR requirements.  This position requires a Baseline Security Clearance. 

Culture and Benefits

At BDA, in addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.

We're also committed to 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.

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