Supply Support Officer

About The Role Due to the continual growth of the Cairns Marine Precinct new opportunities exist within our Darwin or Cairns based Supply Support Department for enthusiastic and driven Supply Support Officers. If you currently work within the ever-evolving supply chain of industry & looking for a new challenge. Now is the time to come and join us to deliver an exciting pipeline of future work to the Australian Defence Force. This dynamic role is reporting to the Supply Support Lead providing general supply chain and administrative support to our In-Service Support programmes. Key Objectives & Responsibilities Include

• Parts interpretation work requests and provide quote.
• Maintain the Inventory Management Systems (IMS)
• Initiate cataloguing of new inventory items in the IMS
• Manage repairs to inventory
• Ensure the efficient and timely satisfaction of inventory demand requests
• Convert quotes into warehouse inventory demands and purchases as required.
• Source the market for materials and services to continuously improve Supply Support function performance
• Organisation of port services in line with contractual requirements
• Develop and maintain relationship with all stakeholders
• Provide input to Supply Support reporting requirements
• Identify and report supply support risks and opportunities
• Identification and reporting of Obsolescence

Skills / Experience / Attributes

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• A formal qualification in either a trade, logistics management, or engineering would be highly regarded
• 5+ years’ experience within supply support, preferably with some Defence experience
• Hold a Construction safety induction (white card)
• Knowledge of asset management standards and configuration management systems and processes
• Experience with supply chain management and part interpretation
• Innovative in thought, with solid problem-solving skills, and the ability to think outside the box
• Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate competency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Inventory Management software such as Pronto or IFS
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
• Be diligent, adaptable and calm under pressure, with the ability to work independently when required

Why Austal

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

What's on Offer?

• Located in Darwin or Cairns
• Permanent salaried position
• Nine-day fortnight with an RDO every second Friday
• Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve. Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work 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.