Key Responsibilities

·       Lead supply chain operations and team performance.

·       Implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.

·       Foster accountability and continuous improvement.

·       Report supply chain performance, risks and priorities.

·       Oversee sourcing and purchasing with the Purchasing Manager.

·       Negotiate supplier agreements and terms.

·       Set supplier quality, cost and delivery measures.

·       Strengthen strategic supplier relationships and development.

·       Optimise inventory levels and accuracy.

·       Maintain ERP/MRP data and planning integrity.

·       Ensure materials are available for production and projects.

·       Minimise excess and obsolete inventory.

·       Manage compliant import and export activities.

·       Improve logistics cost, reliability and performance.

·       Coordinate providers and stakeholders for on-time delivery.

·       Plan for transport and supply disruptions.

Qualifications:

·       Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics Management or Professional Certification (APICS, CPIM, etc.) highly regarded 

·       5- 7 years supply chain experience with leadership responsibility for international supply chain activities

·       Experience within manufacturing, engineering, electronics or defence environments. 

·       Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

·       Knowledge of ISO9001 quality requirements and WHS requirements .

·      Possession of, or the ability to qualify for, an Australian defence security clearance (baseline).