Supply Chain Solutions Specialist

ASC Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 extra leave days

Parental leave

Childcare subsidies

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Brand discounts

Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd, Australia’s submarine company, seeks a Supply Chain Solutions Specialist to design and continuously improve warehousing and logistics across the SSN-AUKUS Build Program. You will translate requirements into scalable solutions, assess capacity, and provide expert guidance on design, WMS, automation and operations.

With 5+ years in complex warehousing/logistics, you will partner with stakeholders and international partners to drive performance, safety and sustainability while enabling

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in complex warehousing, logistics or supply chain environments.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations, including inventory, procurement, warehousing and logistics.
• Experience with ERP and WMS platforms, including implementation or optimisation.
• Knowledge of warehouse automation, MHE and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong commercial, analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience within Defence, heavy manufacturing, infrastructure or asset-intensive industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and continuous improvement of warehousing and logistics solutions for the SSN-AUKUS Build Program.
• Translate operational requirements, inventory forecasts and business growth plans into scalable supply chain solutions.
• Assess short, medium and long-term warehouse capacity requirements and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Provide specialist advice across warehouse design, operating models, resource planning, WMS, material handling equipment, automation and logistics infrastructure.
• Support warehouse establishment, facility transitions and operational readiness activities, ensuring new capabilities are effectively implemented and embedded.
• Analyse operational data and engage with stakeholders to develop practical, commercially sound solutions that improve supply chain performance.
• Contribute to the development of warehouse and logistics governance frameworks, operational standards and processes.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that enhance the safety, efficiency and sustainability of supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and international capability partners to support the establishment and future growth of warehousing and logistics capability

Skills

Supply chain expertise

End-to-end logistics

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

The Supply Chain Solutions Specialist provides specialist expertise to support the design, development and continuous improvement of warehousing and logistics capability across the business. Reporting to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager, the role acts as a technical subject matter expert responsible for translating operational requirements, inventory forecasts and business growth plans into scalable warehouse and logistics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and continuous improvement of warehousing and logistics solutions for the SSN-AUKUS Build Program.
• Translate operational requirements, inventory forecasts and business growth plans into scalable supply chain solutions.
• Assess short, medium and long-term warehouse capacity requirements and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Provide specialist advice across warehouse design, operating models, resource planning, WMS, material handling equipment, automation and logistics infrastructure.
• Support warehouse establishment, facility transitions and operational readiness activities, ensuring new capabilities are effectively implemented and embedded.
• Analyse operational data and engage with stakeholders to develop practical, commercially sound solutions that improve supply chain performance.
• Contribute to the development of warehouse and logistics governance frameworks, operational standards and processes.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that enhance the safety, efficiency and sustainability of supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and international capability partners to support the establishment and future growth of warehousing and logistics capability
  

About you

• 5+ years’ experience in complex warehousing, logistics or supply chain environments.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations, including inventory, procurement, warehousing and logistics.
• Experience in warehouse design, layouts, workflows and storage solutions.
• Experience with ERP and WMS platforms, including implementation or optimisation.
• Knowledge of warehouse automation, material handling equipment (MHE) and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong commercial, analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience within Defence, heavy manufacturing, infrastructure, construction or other asset-intensive industries - Desirable but not essential
  

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role may require an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• 10 additional days of leave
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.
  

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2,500-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.