Supply Chain Specialist - Inventory Manager

The Opportunity

This critical role will support the Super Hornet and Growler fleet by ensuring platform-specific items of supply are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle, directly supporting capability readiness, operational availability, and supply chain efficiency.

Joining us offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact, working alongside a diverse and dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation. As a member of Boeing Defence Australia, you will collaborate with skilled professionals who develop and deliver world-class capabilities and systems that safeguard Australia's national interests.

This is your chance to contribute to the future of Australia's evolving defence landscape. Advance your career with BDA, where you will be inspired, supported, and empowered to reach your full potential.

This role is based at RAAF Base Amberley.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately determining and validating supply requirements based on platform demand, usage rates, maintenance schedules, and future operational need.
• Provide continuous monitoring of inventory levels, demand signals, procurement activities, and distribution networks to ensure critical items are available when required to support operational and maintenance activities.
• Liaise with logistics, engineering, supply chain teams, and customer stakeholders, providing status updates and prompt notification of risks and issues.

Experience/Qualifications

• Defense inventory system and policy knowledge, skills & experience (eg. MILIS, SAP S/4HANNA, ESCM, DEFLOGMAN).
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and engagement with all levels of management.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
• Ability to work successfully unsupervised and in a team environment.
• High level communication and negotiation skills to facilitate open interaction between customer support teams and key internal and external stakeholders.

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 (opens in new window).