Industrial Supply Chain Manager

On-Site: Rydalmere

Full time

Posted Today: End Date: October 12, 2026 (29 days left to apply): R0338889

Benefits @ Thales

- Competitive remuneration + Bonus + Health insurance
- Free medical health insurance for you and your family
- ThalesFlex - flexibility working is our everyday
- Fitness Passport Discount
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Novated Lease options

Key Activities and Responsibilities

- Participate in defining and promoting the vision of the ICC
- Contribute to the Industrial Plan (IP) with the business lines and to develop the Production Plan (PP) and/or Repair Plan (RP); play the role of S&OP; facilitator and participate in demand and supply reviews as well as S&O; readiness meetings
- Contribute to the strategic development of the supply chain (resources, means & investment): Planning, Tactical purchasing (with Procurement), Warehousing and Logistics
- Ensure the efficiency of physical flows and flows of related information in terms of external/internal input/output in accordance with the Industrial Plan
- Support end-to-end implementation of the Lean process
- Plan all needs including replacements and repairs in the Procurement and Production/Repair Plan by drawing on the entity's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Ensure that inventory levels are appropriate and contribute to continuous improvement in the functional area to reduce Work In Progress (WIP), inventories and lead time in accordance with customer requirements
- Manage the entity's relations with other Thales sites,



end customers, procurement, Sales Administration operations
- Ensure customer satisfaction, specifically regarding on-time delivery (OTD) to the customer, to monitor and initiate corrective action when necessary
- Define and upgrade the supply chain architecture
- Ensure that the necessary input data from the supply chain is available to calculate volumes for the Multi Year Budget (MYB) prepared by Operations
- Ensure compliance with the regulatory setting for incoming and outgoing flows
- Contribute to the optimal deployment, maintenance and improvement of industrial tools and processes and ensure the use of best practices in planning and execution

Key Knowledge and Experience

- Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS): Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification at a minimum (or the equivalent)
- Knowledge of Production and Repair processes
- Knowledge of products and their manufacturing or repair processes
- Knowledge of industrial management control and the MYB process
- Extensive knowledge of supply chain professions
- Extensive knowledge of inventory management and flow management methodologies




- Implementation of continuous improvement and management tools (Lean: flow management, conducting Gemba Walks, Compass Room, Plan, Do Check Act (PDCA))
- Practice of analytical and problem-solving techniques (PDCA)

Good to Know

- Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain necessary security clearance. Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.

The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application.

We'll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

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