Published 09.25.2026 Company : Safran Helicopter Engines Job field : Supply chain Location : Bankstown , New South Wales , Australia Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager # SM0926-188605 Published 09.25.2026

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

Export Control and Customs Compliance
- Provide support to Export Compliance Officer, Customs Compliance Officer and Empowered Official in the execution of Safran Export Control and Customs Compliance 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 support to Procurement Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor, and Noria/Warranty/Pool Coordinator

Job Requirements

We are seeking an experienced supply chain qualified with a strong background in procurement, logistics and inventory management within a technical or highly regulated environment. You will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and possess the leadership skills required to drive operational excellence.

- 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

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Why Join Us

We offer more than a role; we offer the opportunity to build a long-term career within a globally recognised aerospace organisation:

- A collaborative, high-performance culture
- A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas matter
- Competitive benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave, access to health programs after probation, and support through our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A convenient Bankstown Airport location with free onsite parking
- Ongoing training, development, and career pathways while contributing to world-class helicopter engine technology in a collaborative and inclusive workplace

How to

- Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to for this position.
- Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check and each application will be considered on its merits.
- All applications should include a covering letter and up to date CV and be submitted to the attention of Human Resources quoting reference number SM0926.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.

Locate your future workplace

115 Wackett Street 2200

Bankstown

New South Wales Australia

📌 Supply Chain Manager (Bankstown)
🏢 Safran
📍 Bankstown