Supply Chain Manager - Defence

Business Review Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Review Group (BRG) is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for a major Defence manufacturing program based in Melbourne / Avalon. The role ensures timely, efficient flow of materials to support production and customer delivery commitments.

You will work with suppliers, Planning, Purchasing, Production and Program Management to proactively manage risks and performance against demand and schedules. Based in Melbourne / Avalon, this full-time on-site position requires NV1 clearance eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum five years in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing.
• Experience managing supplier delivery performance and material availability.
• Experience coordinating Planning, Production, Purchasing and Warehouse.
• Experience using ERP/MRP for planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with customer demand and production schedules.
• Coordinate Planning, Purchasing, Production and Program Management for material availability.
• Optimise inventory levels and inventory health with capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering to meet specifications and revisions.
• Develop, monitor and manage supplier performance metrics (OTIF, risk).
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers for continuity.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate recovery activities addressing shortages and delays.
• Review material requirements, demand forecasts and production capacity.
• Improve supplier performance, lead times and overall efficiency.
• Monitor supplier OTIF, material availability, and schedule adherence.
• Support new program introductions and changes via readiness and capability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

BRG is recruiting a Supply Chain Manager for a major Defence manufacturing program based in Melbourne / Avalon. The role ensures timely, efficient flow of materials through the supply chain to support production requirements and customer delivery commitments. Working closely with suppliers, Planning, Purchasing, Production and Program Management, the successful candidate will proactively manage supply risks, supplier performance and material availability against demand and production schedules.

Location: Melbourne / Avalon, VIC
Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
Clearance: Eligible for NV1
Travel: Domestic, approximately monthly
ITAR designated: Yes

Role Overview

BRG is recruiting a Supply Chain Manager for a major Defence manufacturing program based in Melbourne / Avalon. The role ensures timely, efficient flow of materials through the supply chain to support production requirements and customer delivery commitments. Working closely with suppliers, Planning, Purchasing, Production and Program Management, the successful candidate will proactively manage supply risks, supplier performance and material availability against demand and production schedules.

Key Details

Location: Melbourne / Avalon, VIC
Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
Clearance: Eligible for NV1
Travel: Domestic, approximately monthly
ITAR designated: Yes

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans and planning processes aligned with customer demand, production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate Planning, Purchasing, Production and Program Management to ensure material availability for manufacturing and customer delivery.
• Optimise inventory levels and inventory health in line with production and warehouse capacity.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering to ensure supplier deliveries meet the latest approved specifications, drawings and revisions, including ECOs and ECPs.
• Develop, monitor and manage supplier performance metrics covering delivery reliability, capacity, responsiveness and supply risk.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure supply continuity.
• Identify supply chain risks and constraints and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate recovery activities addressing shortages, supplier delays and supply disruptions.
• Review material requirements and demand forecasts against customer requirements, availability and production capacity.
• Improve supplier performance, lead times, inventory management and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor and report supplier OTIF, material availability, inventory levels and schedule adherence.
• Support new program introductions and changes in customer requirements through supply chain readiness and supplier capability.
• Lead regular supplier performance reviews and supply chain risk assessments.
• Ensure supply chain processes support customer satisfaction, operational performance and business growth.
• Coordinate import and export shipments in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, including permits and documentation.
• Work with Warehouse Operations on inbound deliveries, receiving and inventory flow.

Key Success Measures

• Customer on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery performance
• Production schedule adherence and material availability
• Supplier OTIF performance
• Reduction in disruptions and shortages
• Inventory optimisation and working capital performance
• Supplier performance improvements

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics or related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in supply chain, operations, production planning, logistics or manufacturing.
• Experience managing supplier delivery performance, supply continuity and material availability.
• Experience coordinating Planning, Production, Purchasing and Warehouse functions.
• Experience managing supply risks, shortages, delays and recovery plans.
• Experience supporting production schedules and customer deliveries in manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for planning, material management and reporting.

Desirable

• Professional certification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or related field.
• Defence experience and familiarity with ASDEFCON contracting documents.
• Experience in Defence, aerospace, engineering, industrial manufacturing or another regulated industry.
• Experience leading supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product or program introductions.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Advanced Excel skills including analysis, forecasting, reporting and KPI management.
• Results-driven, customer-focused and collaborative.
• Accountability, ownership and strong attention to detail.
• Strong internal and external service orientation.

Work Health and Safety

• Take reasonable care for personal and others' health and safety.
• Follow safe working practices and wear required PPE.
• Report and record all hazards, incidents and near misses.
• Comply with all WHS standards, procedures, guidelines and documentation.