Supply Operations Lead

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Edithburgh, South Australia, AUS
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Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead supply chain support for P-8A training systems and S&TE, coordinating stakeholders, managing orders and delivery schedules, conducting inventory and stock analysis, owning stock items, and overseeing repairables and disposal while ensuring import/export compliance and positive logistics outcomes.
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Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1935783
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About us
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.
The opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist who will join the P-8A Sustainment Program based at RAAF Edinburgh. This position will provide supply chain support to P-8A sustainment program focusing on the P-8A training systems and S&TE. The role will involve coordination of a number of stakeholders across the program and internationally providing a high level of logistics planning to ensure timely and positive outcomes having a direct impact to the success of the capability.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide lead logistics support for P-8A Training systems and S&TE sections
  • Identify and resolve customer supply chain issues and discrepancies
  • Coordinate stakeholders across industry to deliver on supply chain strategies
  • Ensure import and export requirements are met and compliant with Global Trade Controls
  • Managing orders and delivery schedules
  • Stock Item Ownership of program S&TE
  • Conduct stock analysis, inventory and stock level assessments for program activities
  • Lead the repairables management and stock disposal process

Experience/Qualifications
  • Minimum 10 years logistics experience within an aerospace/aviation environment, defence experience will be highly regarded
  • Demonstrated experience in building and communicating logistics strategies, and the ability to adapt to schedule constraints
  • A good understanding of project management methodologies
  • Ability to work with a highly level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
  • High level communication and negotiation skills to facilitate open interaction between customer support teams and key internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrate experience in identifying, establishing and promoting supply process improvements at the project level
  • Competent in the use of PC, MS Windows and MS Office suite
  • Aircraft and training systems supply support services knowledge, skills and experience
  • NV1 security clearance or ability to obtain

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
What's on offer?
BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.
Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.
Other benefits:
  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.
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.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 10 years logistics experience within an aerospace/aviation environment
  • Defence experience
  • Demonstrated experience in building and communicating logistics strategies and adapting to schedule constraints
  • Good understanding of project management methodologies
  • Ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
  • High level communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience identifying, establishing and promoting supply process improvements at the project level
  • Competent in the use of PC, MS Windows and MS Office suite
  • Aircraft and training systems supply support services knowledge, skills and experience
  • NV1 security clearance or ability to obtain
  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens

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  • Retirement Support For most U.S. nonunion roles, the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting, and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms, combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
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