About us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to join the MQ28 SCM Team to provide technical supply chain expertise and planning in support of aircraft production. This position plays an essential role in carrying out effective management and resolving issues that prevent inventory and assets from being processed effectively throughout the supply chain and in the aircraft production workplace. This position requires close collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure supply chain compliance and, ultimately, part availability to support the production line.

Responsibilities:

- Provide supply chain guidance to internal stakeholders
- Produce supply chain status reports for production readiness
- Collaborate with stakeholders for best solutions to minimise shortage impacts on production schedules
- Develop and maintain relationships of trust and honesty with all internal customers and external vendors
- Provide support to production enquiries relating to stock availability, system processes and forecast requirements




- Perform production readiness reviews and formulate and implement action plans for production rate changes.
- Forecast supply chain risks, impacts and provide mitigation plans to proactively manage
- Identify and investigate items impacting aircraft production schedules
- Execute the procurement plan to support future production lot builds
- identify and implement supply chain process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cost

Experience/Qualifications:

- A sound understanding of Supply Chain methodology and processes
- Previous experience in Integrated Logistics Fundamentals

- Ability to work successfully unsupervised and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience of Aeronautical product requirements
- Ability to identify, establish and promote supply process improvements
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling open and effective communication among stakeholders
- Competent in the use of PC, MS Windows and MS Office suite
- Defence Industry experience will be highly regarded
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet NV1 security clearance requirements.

Culture

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

- Flexible working options.
- Study assistance.
- Salary packaging.
- Employee Incentive Program.
- Global opportunities.

📌 Senior Supply Chain Production Planner (Brisbane)
🏢 Boeing Defence Australia
📍 Brisbane