Supply Chain and Logistics Lead

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared service spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Group Overview

Metrea is actively building its presence in Australia as part of a deliberate, globally coordinated expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. Our Asia-Pacific Market Group, headquartered in Brisbane with an additional office in Perth, is the enterprise's dedicated regional interface — connecting Australia's national security community with Metrea's full suite of capabilities across three core domains: Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Digital & Synthetic.

Position Summary

Metrea Australia Pty Limited is the development office for operational capability of effects-as-a-service for the Australian and Pacific (APAC) markets, bringing the best technologies and tactics from Metrea to deliver high-fit innovative solutions to the civil maritime surveillance domain.

The Supply Chain and Logistics Lead is responsible for overseeing logistics and supply chain operations for a diverse fleet of aircraft, primarily the Bombardier Challenger 605, King Air 350 and Global 6500.

The role is a key part of the delivery of efficient and compliant aircraft operations in a highly regulated environment while managing the procurement and replenishment of aircraft parts and consumables; management of high value aircraft parts inventories; the Australian import and export of goods, consigning, and acceptance of dangerous goods; and management of ITAR processes. This position requires expertise in aviation supply chain, logistics, regulatory compliance, and optimisation to support operational readiness and efficiency.

Fleet SCL Management

• Manage spare parts inventory, procurement, and supply chain processes to minimise downtime and optimise costs
• Manage support programs from OEMs, industry partners, suppliers and the Metrea enterprise to deliver agreed customer service and reliability levels in operational bases around Australia
• Develop and implement logistics strategies for aircraft operations, maintenance, and deployment
• Coordinate inventory movement processes to ensure alignment with operational schedules and regulatory requirements across CASA, FAA and EASA jurisdictions
• Develop and implement the Supply Chain and Logistics capability in Australia enabling full scale Australia ISR operations
• Establish and develop the Supply Chain and Logistics supplier ecosystem enabling rapid response and broad aviation capabilities in support of in-country operations

Dangerous Goods Management

• Oversee the handling, shipping, consigning, and acceptance of dangerous goods in compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), CAA, FAA, and EASA standards
• Ensure all documentation, labelling, and packaging meet regulatory standards for hazardous materials
• Train and certify personnel in dangerous goods handling and maintain compliance with all regulations

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure all logistics operations comply with CASA, FAA, EASA, ICAO, and other relevant regulatory standards
• Ensure logistics operations for controlled components that fall under ITAR are managed to compliant and operationally efficient levels
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, maintenance schedules, aircraft movements, and dangerous goods consignments
• Prepare and submit reports to regulatory authorities, auditors, and enterprise management

Operational

• Monitor logistics performance metrics and implement improvements for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, unplanned maintenance, AOGs and emergency situations
• Build and lead a high-performing global supply chain team covering planning, procurement, logistics, and repair management
• Lead development of demand planning and predictive analytics capabilities integrated with AMOS and ERP platforms
• Act as senior supply chain advisor to leadership and field teams
• Work closely with CAMO and Part 145 engineering/maintenance suppliers and their organisations to provide seamless SCL functionality

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, aviation management, supply chain management, or minimum 5 years' experience in a related field
• Experience managing logistics for diverse aircraft fleets, including the Challenger or equivalent jet type aircraft along with turboprops including King Air and DHC-8 models
• Familiarity with CASA, FAA and EASA regulatory frameworks
• Strong knowledge of aviation procurement sources and a highly developed network of supply contacts, aircraft operators, and logistics providers
• Expertise in handling and transporting dangerous goods under IATA DGR and ITAR
• Proficiency in logistics management software and ERP systems
• Leadership abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or equivalent certification
• IATA Dangerous Goods Certification
• Demonstrated ability to work across international regulatory environments, including CASA, FAA and EASA regulatory jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and strategies specific to aviation
• Holder of current Australian baseline security clearance / ability to obtain security clearance

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Generous Annual Leave
• Annual incentive plan
• Paid parental leave
• Life and TPD Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated Car Leasing

Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining an AGSVA Security Clearance.