Inventory Officer

KBR, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Inventory Officer in Melbourne, Australia, to optimise supply chain operations by analysing logistics systems and supporting plans that improve inventory control and product flow. You will coordinate stakeholders and logistics processes aligned with delivery goals, ensuring efficient distribution performance.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS or substantial related experience, plus proficiency in Word, Excel and MS Project, with strong communication and stakeholder-management

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field, or 10+ years progressive experience in a related field
• 2 years of experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management
• Expertise in computing: Word, Excel, MS Project and database maintenance/reporting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong relationship skills and stakeholder management across all levels of an enterprise

Responsibilities

• Analyse and implement logistics plans affecting production, distribution and inventory to enhance product flow
• Contribute to development and implementation of logistics plans for finished products
• Conduct distribution and network studies, monitor inventory and analyse requirements to meet delivery times and order fill rates
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Coordinate logistics activities with internal/external customers
• Provide activity and status reports to management

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Logistics coordination

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration or related field

10+ years of related field experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Project

Database maintenance and reporting

Job description

Title

Inventory Officer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

The Opportunity

As an Inventory Officer, you will contribute to the optimisation of supply chain operations by analysing logistics systems and supporting the implementation of plans that improve product flow and inventory control.

You will help coordinate stakeholders and support logistics processes that align with organisational delivery goals, contributing to efficient, reliable distribution performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and implement logistics plans that may affect the production, distribution, and inventory or finished products in order to enhance product flow
• Analyse, and participate in the development, and implementation of logistics plans affecting the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products
• Conduct distribution and network studies, monitor inventory and analyse requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates
• Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports
• Coordinate logistics activities with internal/external customers
• Provide activity and status reports to management

As The Ideal Candidate You Will Bring

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field. In lieu of formal education, at least 10 years of progressive experience in a related field. 4 years of specialized military experience in the relative field can be substituted for a BA/BS degree.
• 2 years of experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management
• Expertise in computing (proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project and database maintenance and reporting)
• Demonstrated strength in written and oral communications (essential)
• Strong relationship skills and stakeholder management experience across all levels of an enterprise

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Defence Security Clearance.

Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What We Will Offer You

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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