Supply Chain Manager - Defence

Your new company

Opportunity to join a rapidly growing global defence organisation at the forefront of delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. Backed by a well-established international presence and significant investment in Australia, the business is embarking on an exciting new phase of growth and capability expansion.

You will join a high value defence program from the ground up, helping shape supply chain operations, processes, and supplier partnerships from the very beginning. With long-term growth plans across Australia and a strong pipeline work, there has never been a better time to be part of this growth.

Offering the unique combination of a global footprint, local decision-making, and genuine career progression, this organisation provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact while building a rewarding long-term career.

Your new Role

You will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials, components, and information throughout the supply chain to support manufacturing programs and customer delivery commitments. Working closely with Planning, Procurement, Production, Engineering, Program Management, Quality Assurance, and key suppliers, you'll be responsible for driving supply chain performance, mitigating risks, and ensuring materials are available when and where they are needed. This is a highly visible position that offers the opportunity to influence operational performance, support new program introductions, and contribute directly to the success of a strategically important defence capability.

Experience Required - What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Logistics, or related environments.
• Proven experience with dealing with Customs, Export Controls.
• Proven experience with dealing directly with vendors (International and Domestic)
• Experience with working on ERP Systems. Preferably Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience within defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, engineering, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ASDEFCON contracting frameworks is highly regarded.
• Proactive personality.
• Demonstrated success managing supplier performance, delivery schedules, and material availability.
• Experience coordinating across Planning, Procurement, Production, and Warehouse functions.
• Proven ability to manage supply risks, shortages, delays, and recovery plans.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning, and supply continuity.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and customer delivery requirements.
• Hands-on experience using ERP/MRP systems for planning, material management, and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward your resume directly to Amy McNulty and include your contact details - amy.mcnulty @ hays.com.au

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