Supply Chain Specialist

Boeing Company; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Paid leave entitlements

Discounts on health insurance, travel

Novated leasing options

Mentorship & career development

Recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Specialist to join the Maintenance Logistics Support Services team at Oakey. You will handle stock analysis, orders, scheduling, and stocktakes while coordinating with customers and partners to ensure timely logistics support.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in defence/aviation logistics, strong project-management know-how, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of logistics experience within an aerospace/defence environment.
• Understanding of project management methodologies.
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to support open interaction with customer support teams and stakeholders.
• Baseline security clearance, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stock analysis, inventory and stock level assessments for program activities.
• Manage orders and delivery schedules.
• Perform stocktake counting and manage discrepancies.
• Work with stakeholders across the program to deliver supply chain strategies and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve customer supply chain issues and discrepancies to resolution.
• Be available to support away-from-home exercises and deployments.

Skills

Logistics

Aerospace/defence

Project management

Autonomy

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Tools

MS Excel

PC/Windows

Job description

About the roleBoeing Defence Australia is delivering critical defence capability across Australia and New Zealand through innovative engineering and trusted technical support.Supporting the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides maintenance and logistics support to the Chinook CH-47F platform.BDA is seeking a positive and proactive Supply Chain Specialist to join the Maintenance Logistics Support Services (MLSS) team based at Swartz Barracks, Oakey. This role plays a key part in all facets of logistics support, including inventory management, demand and issue control, repair and disposal activities, stocktaking, and inventory control management.You will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including the customer, to deliver a high standard of logistics support and ensure timely, positive outcomes. The role also offers the opportunity to support annual exercises. If you are new to logistics, bring a can-do attitude, and are eager to learn and contribute to a high-performing team, we would be pleased to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesConduct stock analysis, inventory and stock level assessments for program activitiesManage orders and delivery schedulesPerform stocktake counting and manage discrepanciesWork with stakeholders across the program to deliver supply chain strategies and deliverablesIdentify and resolve customer supply chain issues and discrepancies to resolutionBe available to support away-from-home exercises and deploymentsReceipt, issue, storage, handling, packaging and shipping of inventory at the projectExperience/QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you must have:Minimum 3 years' logistics experience within an aerospace/aviation environment; defence experience highly regardedA sound understanding of project management methodologiesAbility to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and negotiation skills to support open interaction with customer support teams and key internal and external stakeholdersCompetency in PC, MS Windows and MS Office suiteAircraft supply support services knowledge, skills and experience desirableBaseline security clearance, or ability to obtain oneEligibility:Applicants must be Australian citizens to meet Defence security requirements and must be willing to undergo the standard government vetting process, including a full life background check. BDA will sponsor and support the required clearance process.Benefits:Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonusesAccess various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.About the company:With more than 4,500 team members across Boeing Australia, BDA plays a critical role in supporting Australia's security and strengthening its partnership with the ADF through advanced systems integration and defence capability. Our people are central to this success, with their commitment to local partnerships and community engagement reinforcing BDA's reputation as a trusted and valued contributor.We empower all voices and embrace change, so help us be part of that change, and better the future of the nation. Turn a challenge into an opportunity for tomorrow.We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.How to apply?If you are ready to join an innovative defence industry leader, click Apply Now.Applications close at 5:00pm AEST on Friday, 9 October 2026For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including our values and behaviors see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia