Defence Logistics Operations Lead

3020 NG Australia Pty Ltd.; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Employee discounts

Recognition program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Supply Operations Lead to head warehousing, inventory, distribution and tooling for the Triton program. You will ensure assets are received, stored, maintained and delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with Defence and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Defence stakeholders, maintenance teams and suppliers, you will drive operational excellence, develop your team, manage inventory performance, coordinate freight activities, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehousing, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated Defence environment with strong governance.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of warehousing professionals, including workforce planning, training, performance management and quality oversight.
• Managing inventory, stock accuracy, warehousing operations and distribution activities to support Triton maintenance and operational requirements.
• Overseeing receipt, storage, inspection, picking, packing and dispatch of aircraft and non-aircraft parts.
• Coordinating inbound and outbound freight movements and supporting complex logistics activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Managing tooling, ground support equipment (GSE) and calibration activities to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintaining compliance with Defence, export control, warehousing and safety requirements, including ITAR obligations.
• Driving governance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across warehousing and distribution functions.
• Building strong relationships with Defence personnel, suppliers, freight partners and internal program teams to achieve operational outcomes.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Supply Operations Lead to head warehousing, inventory, distribution and tooling for the Triton program. You will ensure assets are received, stored, maintained and delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with Defence and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Defence stakeholders, maintenance teams and suppliers, you will drive operational excellence, develop your team, manage inventory performance, coordinate freight activities, and