Supply Chain Manager
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
As the Supply Support Manager for one of Austal Defence Australias (ADA) key programs you will play a critical leadership role overseeing all procurement and logistics activities. This position provides strategic direction across the programs supply chain ensuring alignment with cost schedule and performance objectives. Youll work closely with internal stakeholders suppliers and customers to ensure supply chain strategies are effectively enabling program outcomes.
About Austal
Austal is Australias global shipbuilder Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design construct and support defence and commercial vessels for the worlds leading operators with operations spanning Australia the USA Philippines and Vietnam.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. Were driving innovation supporting sovereign capability and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
Learn more at is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
Whats Involved
- Develop and implement program-specific procurement and logistics plans to support project objectives ensuring cost-effective sourcing and timely delivery.
- Enhance and manage end-to-end supply chain processes aligned with program goals and business requirements.
- Monitor forecast and control supply chain budgets driving cost-saving initiatives and ensuring financial targets are met.
- Manage procurement schedules and logistics timelines to ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.
- Maintain and track program order management systems and perform required reporting.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders suppliers and customers to support program outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards manage supplier non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions.
- Collaborate with strategic supply chain teams to manage supplier contracts mitigate risks and ensure commercial alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Youll Need
- 10 years relevant Supply Chain experience
- Tertiary education in Supply Chain Management Commerce Logistics Business or a related field
- Highly experience in managing supply chain activities in an ERP preferably IFS
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on continuous improvement
- Experience with a Marine Support Engineering Manufacturing or Defence organisation (desirable)
- Professional Certifications such as APICS (CPIM CSCP) CIPS (desirable)
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation and those with Disability to apply.
Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia Austal: Australia
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
