Supply Base Management Specialist - Production

Job Description
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Location:
Melbourne
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1935484
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The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Supply Base Management Specialist, to provide technical supply chain expertise, planning, production support and supplier integration into the advanced production facility in Melbourne. This position plays an essential role providing supply chain support and supplier integration to meet the production system requirements for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat production line. 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 Melbourne Australia.
Responsibilities:

• Facilitates supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
• Develops and participates in the implementation of supply base plans to support production, program and commodity strategies.
• Analyzes and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance data to identify risks, issues and opportunities.
• Develops mitigation plans.
• Identifies and participates in supplier and production improvement activities.
• Identifies and participates in business and costs savings initiatives.
• Produce supply chain status reports for production readiness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for best solutions to minimise shortage impacts on production schedules.
• Provide support to production enquiries relating to stock availability, system processes and forecast requirements.
• Forecast supply chain risks, impacts and provide mitigation plans to proactively manage.
• Identify and investigate items impacting aircraft production schedules.

Experience/Qualifications:

• A sound understanding of Supply Chain methodology and processes.
• Knowledge and experience of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints.

• Knowledge and experience of responsibilities and tasks performed by various procurement departments/disciplines. Knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-Procurement processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Operations, Logistics.
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of the methodology and processes associated with risk management (including Technology Readiness Assessments), opportunity management, and issues management.
• 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.

Benefits
Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.
Flexible Work Schedule: Benefit from a hybrid work model, with options for an RDO and WHF 2 days a week.
Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.
About the company
At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems.
We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
If you are ready to join an innovative defence industry leader, click Apply Now.
For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including more about our values and behaviours see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.