Materials Management Lead

Austal; Fremantle; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) invites applications for a Materials Management Lead to drive material codification, cataloguing, and data governance across complex defence programs.

You will partner with Engineering, Program and Supply Chain teams, lead a skilled team, and deliver accurate inventory and material master data while supporting business decisions. Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supply chain, logistics, defence or manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead material codification and cataloguing activities.
• Maintain inventory and material master data integrity.
• Partner with Engineering, Program and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate inventory control and stocktaking activities.
• Support reporting, analysis and business decisions.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Leadership experience

ERP systems

Inventory data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Supply chain degree

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

As the Materials Management Lead for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you will be responsible for leading material codification, cataloguing, inventory data governance and stocktaking coordination across complex defence programs.

The Opportunity

As the Materials Management Lead for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you will be responsible for leading material codification, cataloguing, inventory data governance and stocktaking coordination across complex defence programs.

About Austal

Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice.

We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia.

We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at: https://www.austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

• Lead/support material codification and cataloguing activities
• Maintain inventory and material master data integrity
• Partner with Engineering, Program and Supply Chain stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate inventory control and stocktaking activities
• Support reporting, analysis and business decision making

You'll Need

Essential

• Significant experience within supply chain, logistics, engineering, defence or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience working with ERP systems and inventory management processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse material and inventory data to support business decisions.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related discipline.
• Experience within Defence, Maritime or Heavy Manufacturing environments.
• IFS ERP experience.
• Knowledge of codification, cataloguing or asset management systems.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Posted Date

30 Sep 2026

Location

Fremantle WA /Australia

Industry

Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

Optional 9 day fortnight | Long term projects