Airnorth is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Supply Chain Manager to lead our supply chain operations and ensure the efficient procurement, warehousing, inventory management and distribution of aircraft parts and operational supplies across our network. Reporting to the executive leadership team, this role is critical in ensuring our operational bases are supported with the right resources at the right time while maintaining cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.

About the Role

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will oversee the strategic and day-to-day management of supply chain activities, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance and external suppliers to optimise inventory levels, logistics performance and purchasing outcomes. You will play a key role in supporting business growth, operational reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead purchasing, warehousing, inventory management and distribution functions.
- Develop and maintain optimal inventory levels across operational bases.
- Coordinate supply requirements for aircraft deployments and remote base operations.
- Manage supplier relationships and monitor service delivery performance.
- Oversee freight, transportation and logistics arrangements to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Monitor supply chain KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage inventory audits, stocktakes, repairs, warranty claims and surplus stock disposal.
- Ensure compliance with CASA requirements, customs regulations, dangerous goods requirements and company procedures.
- Monitor expenditure against budgets and drive cost-conscious decision making.
- Provide leadership, support and development opportunities for supply chain personnel.

About You

- Demonstrated experience in a Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement leadership role.
- Previous management experience, ideally within aviation or a highly regulated environment.




- Strong understanding of inventory planning, warehousing and logistics operations.
- Experience working with centralised purchasing systems.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and analyse supply chain performance.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Degree or Diploma qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline.

Why Join Airnorth?

Key leadership position supporting a critical operational function.

Prospect to influence supply chain strategy and business performance.

Work closely with senior leaders and operational teams.

Be part of a respected aviation organisation serving Northern Australia and beyond.

The Airnorth Family

More than just a business, Airnorth are a part of the social and economic fabric of northern Australia, and vital to many of our clients. The symbiotic relationship between our people, our clients and the communities makes us truly different. This year Airnorth celebrates mastering Australia’s northern skies for over 45 years. Whilst we remain true to our Territory roots and continue to maintain our headquarters in Darwin employing over 225 staff across administration and operational capacities, we recently opened a new office base in the heart of metropolitan Perth, Western Australia.

The business divisions that make up Airnorth and how we transform the way our customers travel consist of: CAMO, Commercial, Corporate Services, Engineering, Finance, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, Human Resources, Safety and Compliance.

We’re proud of everything we’ve achieved as a regional airline. It’s our people who make us who we are, and as we continue to evolve as a business, it’s the passion, knowledge and pioneering vision of our team that inspires and motivates us to deliver on our promise: to provide our customers with the best in class regional air services, specialising in connecting people to unique and often difficult to reach destinations.

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