Senior Inventory Officer

KBR, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging

Employee stock purchase plans

Private health benefits

Career development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Inventory Officer to oversee codification, cataloguing and logistics for Defence projects at Victoria Barracks.

You will ensure Defence equipment is accurately accounted for, brought into service and transitioned to operational units, working with ILSMs, Project Managers, Engineers and Defence stakeholders. The role emphasises accuracy, strong organisational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or Defence materiel management.
• Knowledge of Defence inventory systems, particularly MILIS, or similar inventory management platforms.
• Experience with codification, cataloguing, asset management, or logistics support activities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP ERP
• Experience supporting Defence projects or sustainment activities will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage codification and cataloguing activities for Defence equipment and system components.
• Process External Purchase Orders (EPOs) within MILIS to bring equipment into inventory and on charge.
• Coordinate the issue of equipment to Defence units through MILIS to support capability introduction into service.
• Support the development and maintenance of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation and project data items.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Defence customers, and functional teams to ensure inventory and logistics activities are delivered effectively.
• Assist with Through Life Support and sustainment activities across major Defence capability projects.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and contribute to inventory management best practice.
• Provide general project and logistics support as required by project leadership.
• Contribute to a safe, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics

Defence materiel management

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

MILIS

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:

Senior Inventory Officer

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 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. At KBR, We Deliver.

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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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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.

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about logistics, inventory management, and supporting complex Defence projects? We are seeking a motivated Senior Inventory Officer to join our team at Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery and introduction into service of critical Defence capabilities.

As an Senior Inventory Officer, you will be responsible for providing inventory management, codification, cataloguing, and logistics support across a range of Land projects. You will play a key role in ensuring Defence equipment is accurately accounted for, brought into service, and successfully transitioned to operational units.

Working within a high-performing project team, you’ll collaborate closely with Integrated Logistics Support Managers (ILSMs), Project Managers, Engineers, and Defence stakeholders to help deliver successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage codification and cataloguing activities for Defence equipment and system components.
• Process External Purchase Orders (EPOs) within MILIS to bring equipment into inventory and on charge.
• Coordinate the issue of equipment to Defence units through MILIS to support capability introduction into service.
• Support the development and maintenance of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation and project data items.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Defence customers, and functional teams to ensure inventory and logistics activities are delivered effectively.
• Assist with Through Life Support and sustainment activities across major Defence capability projects.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and contribute to inventory management best practice.
• Provide general project and logistics support as required by project leadership.
• Contribute to a safe, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Experience in inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or Defence materiel management.
• Knowledge of Defence inventory systems, particularly MILIS, or similar inventory management platforms.
• Experience with codification, cataloguing, asset management, or logistics support activities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP ERP
• Experience supporting Defence projects or sustainment activities will be highly regarded.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 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

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received; therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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.