Rail Spares & Inventory Lead (Maintenance)

Pacific National; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Discounted travel and insurance

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Pacific National is seeking an organised Inventory Specialist to manage rail spares and inventory at the Melbourne Wagon Maintenance Facility. You will ensure availability, accuracy and timely distribution of materials to keep trains operating reliably, working with the National Inventory & Supply Contracts team.

You will oversee day-to-day supply chain activities, plan spares with maintenance teams, set Min/Max stock levels, and purchase through Maximo while maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day supply chain and warehousing functions to support maintenance requirements.
• Liaise with maintenance, supervisors and technical teams to plan and optimise spares and rotables.
• Participate in maintenance planning meetings to support on‑time materials planning and procurement.
• Set and manage Min/Max stock levels in partnership with maintenance, engineering and finance.
• Manage inventory issues, receipts, storage, obsolescence and deliveries.
• Coordinate logistics and warehouse movements across maintenance facilities.
• Maintain safety, compliance and high housekeeping standards within warehouse operations.
• Purchase spares and inventory through Maximo, including raising and expediting orders.
• Obtain competitive quotations and ensure procurement aligns with PN policies and sourcing agreements.
• Produce reporting on expenditure, inventory, rotables and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

Job description

Pacific National is seeking an organised Inventory Specialist to manage rail spares and inventory at the Melbourne Wagon Maintenance Facility. You will ensure availability, accuracy and timely distribution of materials to keep trains operating reliably, working with the National Inventory & Supply Contracts team.

You will oversee day-to-day supply chain activities, plan spares with maintenance teams, set Min/Max stock levels, and purchase through Maximo while maintaining safety and compliance.