18 Logistics Planners jobs in Australia

At **Stryker** , we're not just about medical technology-we're about the people who make it all possible. We're searching for a **people-first leader** to step into the role of **National Inventory Control Manager** , someone who's passionate about mentoring teams, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving operational excellence across Australia and New Zealand.
In this strategic role reporting to the Director - Supply Chain, you'll take ownership of our inventory control strategy while championing a high-performing, close-knit team of **6.** If you're excited by the idea of developing people, partnering across functions, and setting the gold standard for inventory, this role is your next big move.
This role can be based in either Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney with occasional travel.
**What You'll Be Doing**
+ **Lead, coach, and grow** a team of 6, creating an environment where people thrive, develop, and feel genuinely supported.
+ Be the **go-to expert** for inventory control and compliance, overseeing national programs across distribution centres, kit rooms, and consignment locations.
+ Partner closely with **Operations, Finance, Supply Chain** , and external auditors to build trust and ensure governance frameworks are airtight.
+ Champion **continuous improvement** , scalability, and accuracy across all inventory processes-your insights will shape strategy and drive results.
+ Take pride in your team's impact and set a tone of excellence, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership.
**What We're Looking For**
**Required Skills:**
+ 4+ years leading and developing teams-with a clear passion for **people management and coaching** .
+ A track record of building positive, high-performance team cultures.
+ Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
**Desired Skills:**
+ Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing across functions.
+ Deep knowledge of inventory control or supply chain processes.
+ Experience with JDE, Power BI, advanced Excel (SQL a bonus).
+ A natural inclination for problem-solving, process improvement, and driving change.
**Why You'll Love It Here**
+ **Lead with purpose** : Make a meaningful difference in a business that impacts patient lives.
+ **Grow your career** : Ongoing training, leadership development, and future pathways.
+ **Culture of care** : Work with a team that values collaboration, laughter, and shared success.
+ **Incredible perks** : Volunteer days, innovation programs, and the chance to work with cutting-edge tech.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

At **Stryker** , we're not just about medical technology-we're about the people who make it all possible. We're searching for a **people-first leader** to step into the role of **National Inventory Control Manager** , someone who's passionate about mentoring teams, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving operational excellence across Australia and New Zealand.
In this strategic role reporting to the Director - Supply Chain, you'll take ownership of our inventory control strategy while championing a high-performing, close-knit team of **6.** If you're excited by the idea of developing people, partnering across functions, and setting the gold standard for inventory, this role is your next big move.
This role can be based in either Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney with occasional travel.
**What You'll Be Doing**
+ **Lead, coach, and grow** a team of 6, creating an environment where people thrive, develop, and feel genuinely supported.
+ Be the **go-to expert** for inventory control and compliance, overseeing national programs across distribution centres, kit rooms, and consignment locations.
+ Partner closely with **Operations, Finance, Supply Chain** , and external auditors to build trust and ensure governance frameworks are airtight.
+ Champion **continuous improvement** , scalability, and accuracy across all inventory processes-your insights will shape strategy and drive results.
+ Take pride in your team's impact and set a tone of excellence, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership.
**What We're Looking For**
**Required Skills:**
+ 4+ years leading and developing teams-with a clear passion for **people management and coaching** .
+ A track record of building positive, high-performance team cultures.
+ Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
**Desired Skills:**
+ Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing across functions.
+ Deep knowledge of inventory control or supply chain processes.
+ Experience with JDE, Power BI, advanced Excel (SQL a bonus).
+ A natural inclination for problem-solving, process improvement, and driving change.
**Why You'll Love It Here**
+ **Lead with purpose** : Make a meaningful difference in a business that impacts patient lives.
+ **Grow your career** : Ongoing training, leadership development, and future pathways.
+ **Culture of care** : Work with a team that values collaboration, laughter, and shared success.
+ **Incredible perks** : Volunteer days, innovation programs, and the chance to work with cutting-edge tech.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

**Job Description**
**Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?**
**Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.**
Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as _Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $31 billion USD._
**Based in Truganina, this is an exciting contract opportunity to play a crucial role as Production Planning and Inventory Control Lead in our purpose-built, fully automated sorting and retrieval warehouse and mega distribution centre in Melbourne's West.**
Reporting directly to the National DC Manager, with key stakeholders across supply planning, suppliers and freight as well as the site operations team you will be responsible for the end-to-end leadership planning and co-ordination of short-term horizon planning for materials and production.
**How you will contribute**
You will:
+ Establish the governance for production line schedules, manufacturing WIP inventory balancing, tracking of progress of manufacturing production execution and factors which affect production schedules
+ Plan, lead, organize, and control plant logistics operations including material replenishment plans, vendor delivery schedules, and total warehouse operations through establishment and implementation of systems and processes to support long term business needs.
+ Manage liaison with Demand & Supply Planning and Logistics Operations to translate demand forecast into production plans and ensure delivery of finished products for shipment on time.
+ Lead our lean manufacturing Supply Network Pillar and drive continuous improvement in inventory levels and cycle time
+ Partner Manufacturing team in implementation of production plan and production scheduling to achieve volume targets while allocating maintenance/ engineering/ project schedules
+ Lead design and implementation of effective programs and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize working capital and manage cost efficient plant logistics operations with optimal inventory level
**What you will bring**
As the preferred candidate you will be tertiary / diploma qualified in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in planning, inventory control, and warehouse management in a manufacturing environment with supervisory responsibilities will be necessary. Exposure to Lean Six Sigma / TPM or statistical process control will be an advantage.
Your ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business along with a strong customer focus and priority setting capability will be key to the delivery of this role. Above all your ability to think creatively, and lead through times of ambiguity will see you succeed!
No Relocation support available
**Business Unit Summary**
At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.
In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Job Type**
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Manufacturing support
Manufacturing
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

**Job Description**
**Department Description:**
Data Center Inventory Control Management (DCICM) is a key pillar within the Data Center Operations organization. The team ensures end-to-end inventory accuracy, material accountability, and logistical readiness across both live environments and data center build projects. DCICM safeguards inventory practices from initial receipt through full operational handoff and sustainment.
**Responsibility Description:** The Inventory Control Specialist (IC4 - Lead) is a senior role responsible for managing and optimizing inventory operations within the data center environment. As a key leader in inventory control, this position oversees inventory accuracy, ensures compliance with organizational standards, and drives Global process improvements to support mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise, collaborating across teams to maintain seamless inventory flow while mentoring and guiding junior staff.
**Job Code:** ** .Logistics Analyst 4**
**Title:** **Inventory Control Specialist**
**Leveling:** **Individual Contributor 4**
**Location:** **XX**
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities:**
+ **Inventory Oversight** : Lead and coordinate physical inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, providing root-cause analysis and recommendations for improvement.
+ **Strategic Leadership** : Develop and implement inventory control strategies to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and align with data center operational needs.
+ **Process Development** : Drive the creation and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory handling, storage, and tracking, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
+ **Project & Stakeholder Management:** Collaborate across supply chain, procurement, construction management, and engineering teams to ensure inventory strategy supports evolving project needs. Escalate critical material risks and drive cross-functional resolution.
+ **3PL and Vendor Management** : Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party logistics providers (3PL), overseeing compliance with SLAs, process adherence, and real-time problem resolution. Ensure the 3PL's activities align with project timelines, quality standards, and audit requirements.
+ **Build Phase Logistics & Material Flow** :Coordinate closely with build teams and 3PL partners to ensure materials arrive on time, are accurately received, and flow continuously to meet aggressive project schedules. Identify and resolve blockers to minimize build delays.
+ **Team Leadership** : Mentor and guide junior inventory specialists, providing training, support, and regular feedback. Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
+ **Technology Optimization** : Manage and utilize inventory systems to track stock levels, streamline processes, and ensure data accuracy. Support bulk uploads, integrations, and reporting initiatives.
+ **Analytics & Reporting:** Generate actionable insights from inventory data using advanced reporting and analytics. Monitor key KPIs such as inventory accuracy, material velocity, and shrinkage, and provide leadership with strategic recommendations.
**Must Have Skills/Qualifications:**
+ 8+ years of experience Supporting Inventory Control, Logistics, or Warehouse Management
+ Familiarity with IT hardware and components commonly used in data center environments.
+ Proficiency in inventory management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with barcoding and labeling systems are required.
+ Experience managing third-party logistics providers or vendors.
+ Physically able to perform material handling tasks (moving, storing, lifting etc.)
+ Leadership Competencies
+ Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
+ Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with strategic mindset.
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interface effectively with cross-functional teams and leaderships.
**Preferred Skills/Qualifications:**
+ Self-motivator, able to identify and develop opportunities through to completion
+ Flexible Team player, receptive to change with a "can do" attitude
+ Analytical with an inquisitive nature

+ Ability to prioritize workload across wide ranging activities
+ Good proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications
+ Demonstrated experience of logistics, shipping, process and procedures in an international setting
+ Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies such as 5S
+ Project management skills (formal PM certification a plus).
**Compensation:** **TBD**
**Visa Status Allowed:** **Not Allowed**
**Degree/Certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
+ Certification in inventory or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CPIM, or CSCP) is preferred, but not required.
**Why Join Us?**
As an Inventory Control Specialist (IC4 - Lead), you will play a pivotal role in supporting critical data center operations while driving process excellence and innovation. We offer a challenging, collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on mission-critical operations.
**Responsibilities**
As shown Above
Career Level - IC4
**About Us**
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We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
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Description
Are you obsessed with solving challenging problems? Do you think outside of the box and challenge the status quo? Are you constantly looking for ways to improve your skills and your organization?
If so, we look forward to hearing from you!
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will have the opportunity to own Sales & Operations (S&OP) planning at the highest level for Amazon's fulfillment business in Australia. You will have a holistic view of supply and demand within the Amazon fulfillment network and be an integral part in creating and implementing large scale strategic initiatives in inventory placement optimization, delivery speed, transportation cost, labor capacity management and more - all with the goal of better serving our customers. There will rarely be a perfect solution, so it will be up to you to make data driven decisions and manage stakeholder relationships while planning and executing within an ever-changing environment.
Interfacing with AU FC Operations, Transportation, Business and Tech teams, you will be a key member of the AU Supply Chain team. The role demands strong analytical and mathematical capabilities. The candidate will analyze various supply chain data and metrics to define an intelligent inventory inbound/inventory placement/Short and Long term planning for Amazon's supply chain network to drive cost efficiency, he/she will also look into our fulfillment system/logic and optimize our outbound process. You'll be able to contribute directly to our customers' experience with the Amazon supply chain, impact placement of millions of units of inventory, and reduce fulfillment costs while maximizing free cash flow.
The broad mission of the S&OP team is to align and optimize the FC network plan for labor and capacity constraints, ideal placement and buy volumes, plan accuracy, and improve tools to automate the planning process. Each week S&OP provide an accurate short to medium term aggregate fulfillment plan (up to 13 weeks) for the AU Amazon fulfillment network. The plan reflects the projected fulfillment needs of the Retail/FBA teams and partners, and includes all inbound and outbound flows across the network. The FC leadership uses this plan in making decisions on full-time and temporary labor as well as in supporting other decisions within the FCs. Also, multiple teams in AU Supply Chain and Transportation organization consume our plan to make critical weekly decisions. The plan also serves as the basis for storage and throughput planning during peak periods. Each published plan should satisfy the best given conditions of labor, storage and throughput capacity requirements of the network while minimizing the total cost to serve customer.
Key job responsibilities
Labor Planning & Execution
- Own end-to-end execution of labor planning mechanisms, developing comprehensive input/output reporting and analytics to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency
- Implement data-driven decision-making processes to optimize workforce utilization and productivity metrics
- Design and maintain scalable labor planning tools that adapt to seasonal variations and business growth in line with topology, operations capability and FC capacity
Strategic Partnership & Execution
- Partner with Operations NTP STL and cross-functional teams to deliver results against planning initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of execution
- Drive accountability through clear communication of performance expectations and metrics
- Develop and implement best practices that can be scaled across multiple sites and operations
Capacity Management & Optimization
- Lead capacity optimization by leveraging Dynamic Capacity Models to proactively identify constraints and drive resolution of operational and mechanical bottlenecks
- Create and maintain capacity forecasting models that account for volume fluctuations, seasonal peaks, and growth projections
- Establish early warning systems to identify potential capacity issues before they impact operations
Project Leadership
- Drive large-scale Throughput Improvement Projects (TIP) focused on enhancing network topology efficiency and operational performance
- Lead root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans
- Design and implement pilot programs to test new operational concepts and processes
- Measure and report on project outcomes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Strategic Initiative Development
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives including:
- Multi-capacity improvement programs to enhance operational flexibility
- Advanced workforce modeling and strategic staffing frameworks
- Innovative labor pool optimization strategies
- Infrastructure enhancement projects to support future growth
- Create business cases and ROI analyses for proposed initiatives
- Monitor and report on initiative progress, adjusting strategies as needed
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with upstream/downstream stakeholders while serving as the primary liaison between regional operations, EF, MM & LM teams
- Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and remove barriers to execution
- Develop and maintain effective communication channels to share performance metrics and project updates
- Create executive-level presentations and reports to communicate strategic initiatives and results
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify and implement process improvements that drive operational efficiency
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies
- Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization
- Drive innovation through experimentation and calculated risk-taking
Performance Management & Analytics
- Develop and track KPIs that measure the effectiveness of planning initiatives
- Create detailed performance reports and analytics dashboards
- Identify trends and patterns that impact operational performance
- Provide data-driven recommendations for performance improvement
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong ownership mentality, analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization while delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
A day in the life
Work backwards from our customers - Consumers, FC, Transportation Network to work out their pain points resulting from Forecast Variances. Understand and analyze root causes and influence stakeholders by connecting across the organization to put in corrective actions to improve upon daily and weekly plans in line with business strategy. Being dynamic and having bias for action is a must.
About the team
Team members are key facilitators across functions to meet Speed, Volume & Cost Goals for the organization. Hence, keeping stakeholders at front of mind at all times is a key principle within this Team. Balancing priorities is a must, however, being thorough, following up and closing the loop with stakeholders on actions, priorities, trade-offs, escalations and effectiveness is key. When problem solving we bring related programs together, spent time to analyze and root cause collectively and define follow up actions, align on responsibilities and take actions in line with our bandwidth. Passionate but empathetic describes S&OP Team.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for optimising the supply chain operations through demand reviews, supply coordination, and inventory management of a diverse product portfolio.
This role is based in our head office at **Kemps Creek** .
**The role**
+ Collaborate with sales, production management and lifecycle services develop informed forecasts
+ Create and manage Purchase Orders for intercompany factories and third-party suppliers
+ Work with suppliers to manage lead times, ensure timely deliveries and provide accurate delivery dates to the business
+ Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock situations and rebalance inventory across the ANZ network
+ Provide timely and accurate reports to internal teams on supply issues and delivery delays
+ Identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance overall supply chain performance
**Skills and Experience**
+ Tertiary qualifications or certificates in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related discipline
+ Experience in Supply Chain Planner, Logistics, Operations, or Customer Service
+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
+ Proven experience with analysing historical data and trends to make informed decisions
+ Experience and knowledge of international supplier management and trade compliance
+ Excellent problem-solving abilities with a customer focus
+ Ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the business and with our customers.
**Benefits**
+ Professional training and career development opportunities.
+ Participation in our company bonus program.
+ Subsidised health insurance for you and your immediate family.
+ Discounts on gym memberships and other wellbeing benefits.
+ Company-funded income protection coverage.
+ An opportunity to make a meaningful impact by participating in Xylem's volunteer program, **Watermark** .
Apply now to become a valued member of Xylem's mission to solve global water challenges!
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

Supply Chain Manager
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
**Reference number**
SCM
**Job details**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Supply chain - Supply chain manager
**Job title**
Supply Chain Manager
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
About the Opportunity
As Supply Chain Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising our end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead strategic procurement, inventory control, and purchasing operations while overseeing Noria, Warranty, Pool, and Logistics activities that keep our production and commercial goals on track. This is a high-impact role where your ability to drive efficiency, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold quality standards will directly contribute to our success, while aligning the supply chain with the company's broader strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities
As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for leading and optimising key supply chain functions across inventory, logistics, procurement, and team management to support production and commercial goals. Your main responsibilities will include:
Inventory Planning & Management:
- Develop and maintain accurate inventory forecasts aligned with business needs
- Balance customer demand with inventory levels to optimise availability and minimise excess stock
- Analyse consumption patterns, seasonal trends, and market dynamics
- Manage repairable and unserviceable inventory, including buy-back processes
- Monitor inventory usage to identify obsolescence risks and recommend solutions
- Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes, and proactive replenishment strategies
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues, improve service levels, and support sourcing initiatives
Logistics Management:
- Oversee transportation services, including providers, freight costs, customs compliance, and export controls
- Ensure timely delivery of products and materials while optimising shipping efficiency
- Support warehousing operations, including material handling, storage, and dispatch
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in logistics and warehouse processes
Purchasing & Procurement:
- Maintain accurate supplier records and oversee onboarding of new vendors
- Manage requests for quotations (RFQs) and source suppliers to meet business requirements
- Maintain purchase orders and monitor subcontracted repair activities
- Evaluate vendor performance against quality, delivery, and cost standards
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead, coach, and manage the supply chain team to achieve high performance
- Manage staff qualifications, training, leave, and performance management
- Provide backup support to Procurement Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor, and Noria/Warranty/Pool Coordinator as required
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Skills & Qualifications
We're seeking a proactive leader with a passion for aviation and proven supply chain expertise. To be successful, you'll bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience (5+ years in supply chain)
- Aviation industry experience, ideally with technical knowledge of gas turbine engines
- At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- A strong track record in aviation supply chain or logistics roles
- Solid knowledge of Incoterms, export controls, customs, and aviation regulations
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and clearly articulate outcomes
- The confidence to present data in clear, actionable ways to support decision-making
Our Ideal Candidate
- Proactive, motivated, and reliable with a strong work ethic
- High-level interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships locally and globally
- Decisive and self-starting, with energy and motivation to lead in a dynamic environment
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence outcomes effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly
- High attention to detail and strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Flexible and adaptable approach to tasks and working hours
- Ability to work autonomously while actively contributing as a team player
- Logical thinker with a proactive approach and willingness to learn new tasks
- Commitment to continuous improvement in all work-related areas
- Understanding of our products, or the ability to quickly learn
- Dependable, reliable, and capable of following through on tasks to completion
- Committed to teamwork, sharing knowledge, and contributing constructively to organisational goals
To Apply
All applications should include a covering letter and up to date CV and be submitted to the attention of Human Resources quoting reference number SCM0925.
To submit your application on our website it is best to use a desktop. If you have any issues submitting your application please contact Jessica on .
SAFRAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the skills, experience, and personal qualities of all our people and select candidates based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to apply for this position. Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check.
**Job location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
Wackett Street, Bankstown Aerodrome, Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Nouvelle Galles du Sud, 2
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years

**Requisition ID: **
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+ **Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project**
+ **Work Location: Sydney, NSW**
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# Project Overview:
Bechtel, a global leader in project management, engineering, procurement and construction, has been selected by Western Sydney Airport Co as its Delivery Partner for the Western Sydney Airport, a $5.3 billion greenfield facility in Badgerys Creek, New South Wales. This will be a landmark project for both New South Wales and Australia and is due for completion at the end of 2026.
Western Sydney Airport will provide much-needed additional aviation capacity to meet growing demand in the Sydney basin and improve access to flights for people in Western Sydney. One of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects in decades, the international and domestic airport will open in 2026, bringing social and economic prosperity to the Western Sydney region. Learn more about this exciting project at the following: Job Summary:
Bechtel's internship program was created to cultivate real-life industry interest based on hands-on experience. Many new university graduate hires began their careers at Bechtel as a student intern.
Our Infrastructure Internship program is open to all undergraduates in supply chain, logistics, business or law. During this time, you'll see how our business works and take on tasks that will give you valuable experience all while having a real impact on our organization. You will be able to work full time for ten weeks over the Summer holiday break commencing 24th November 2025, and ending February 6th 2026.
Interns work in multidisciplinary teams and you will have a dedicated supervisor who will be responsible for providing you with a full and busy workload and ensuring we provide you with the best experience possible during your time with us.
# Education and Experience Requirements:
**To be eligible for our program, you must meet the following:**
+ Must be currently completing an undergraduate degree in supply chain, logistics, business or law at an accredited university; and have completed one year of study.
+ Must hold Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency at the time of application.
+ Have excellent skills in oral and written communication
+ Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
# Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
# Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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Description
- Support the execution of supply chain programs and projects under senior program manager guidance
- Maintain program tracking tools and create regular status reports
- Coordinate meetings and facilitate communication between cross-functional teams
- Collect and analyze basic supply chain metrics and data
- Assist in developing process documentation and standard operating procedures
- Help monitor program timelines and identify potential risks
- Support inventory management and supplier relationship activities
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of program or project management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology
- Experience in MS Access and SQL
- Experience in requirement gathering and ability to write clear and detailed requirement document
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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