Supply Chain Manager

About the Company

Safran Helicopter Engines Australia is the market-leading subsidiary of a global aerospace organisation, located at Bankstown Airport. As a respected OEM, Safran specialises in the support, supply, and maintenance of gas turbine engines for helicopters across both civil and military markets.

About the Role

As Supply Chain Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising the end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead strategic procurement, inventory control, and purchasing operations while overseeing Noria, Warranty, Pool, and Logistics activities that keep production and commercial goals on track.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Planning & Management

• Develop and maintain accurate inventory forecasts aligned with business needs
• Balance customer demand with inventory levels to optimise availability and minimise excess stock
• Analyse consumption patterns, seasonal trends, and market dynamics
• Manage repairable and unserviceable inventory, including buy-back processes
• Monitor inventory usage to identify obsolescence risks and recommend solutions
• Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes, and proactive replenishment strategies
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues, improve service levels, and support sourcing initiatives

Logistics Management

• Oversee transportation services, including providers, freight costs, customs compliance, and export controls
• Ensure timely delivery of products and materials while optimising shipping efficiency
• Support warehousing operations, including material handling, storage, and dispatch

Purchasing & Procurement

• Maintain accurate supplier records and oversee onboarding of new vendors
• Manage requests for quotations (RFQs) and source suppliers to meet business requirements
• Maintain purchase orders and monitor subcontracted repair activities
• Evaluate vendor performance against quality, delivery, and cost standards

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and manage the supply chain team to achieve high performance
• Manage staff qualifications, training, leave, and performance management

Essential Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience (5+ years in supply chain)
• Aviation industry experience, ideally with technical knowledge of gas turbine engines
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• A strong track record in aviation supply chain or logistics roles
• Solid knowledge of Incoterms, export controls, customs, and aviation regulations
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• A collaborative, high-performance culture
• 5 weeks of annual leave, access to health programs after probation, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Convenient Bankstown Airport location with free onsite parking
• Ongoing training, development, and career pathways

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to the attention of the Human Resources Director, quoting SM0926.