Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Full Time Position
The Australian Army has selected the AH-64E Boeing Apache helicopter for its fleet, which will soon be joining our current Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) supported rotary wing fleet of Chinook medium lift and EC-135 training helicopters.
BDA supports these inspiring programs with Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Quality, System Safety and Management skills.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Spares Inventory Manager to support the AH-64E Apache helicopter and partner fleets.
This position will involve managing assigned Breakdown Spares & Consumables inventory through contracted authorised logistics and provisioning agencies, maintaining assigned level of stock availability, and authorising procurements in accordance with Commonwealth issued financial delegations.
The successful candidate will have:
* Demonstrated 2 years + experience in Breakdown Spares & Consumables 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
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.
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.