Senior Supply Chain Specialist

The AH-64E Boeing Apache helicopter has been selected for the Australian Army and will be coming into service soon, 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. BDA is looking for personnel to support this exciting opportunity.

This position will be 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 all-rounder Senior Supply Chain Specialist, to support the AH-64E Apache helicopter and partner fleets. This position will work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders, applying your technical Supply Chain expertise to achieve objectives that drive innovation and Supply Chain improvements with the vision to maintain aircraft availability, as well as contribute to the development of our future strategies. As a skilled Senior Supply Chain Specialist, you will apply your knowledge and experience to provide the following services for the Apache fleet:

• Provide support to the Supply Chain Manager
• Facilitate supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations
• Develop and participate in the implementation of supply base plans to support customer, program, Australian Industry Capability and commodity strategies
• Analyse and monitor Supply Chain quality, delivery and financial performance data to identify risks and opportunities
• Develop mitigation plans, identify and participate in supplier and business improvement activities
• Platform health performance reporting (demand satisfaction/asset readiness etc)
• Manage and monitor Supply Customer Accounts, program stocktaking and assurance programs
• Identify and resolve customer Supply Chain issues and discrepancies
• Logistics support administration and manage Logistics system IT accesses/authorities
• Maintain logistics information management system integrity
• Be an integral part of the Apache capability

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated 5 years + experience in Defence aerospace/Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supply Chain management
• Experience in Defence warehousing and distribution systems and methodologies
• A superior knowledge of the Australian Defence Force Electronic Supply Chain Manual
• Knowledge of exporting/importing practices and regulations
• Auditing Experience and/or Qualifications
• The ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
• Well-developed written and oral communication and negotiation skills to facilitate open interaction between key internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, establishing and promoting supply process improvements at the project level

Please outline in your application your experience and current accesses in Defence logistics management systems. 

Applicants must be able to meet Defence security requirements as 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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