Key Responsibilities

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  About the role:

  Explosive Ordnance Services (EOS) is part of Vehicles and Tactical Systems Country Business Unit. EOS operates 17 depots around Australia to provide a storage, distribution and maintenance service for Explosive Ordnance used by the Australian Defence Force.

  You will manage the EO Services Site in Western Australia as part of the Western Region in accordance with the Contract Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Management Framework, to ensure safety, compliance and customer service.

  • Liaise and communicate with customers on requirements, level of service and opportunities for improvement
  • Lead, manage and maintain a receipt, storage, maintenance and distribution capability for EO and associated items
  • Maintain and operate equipment in accordance with Defence specific and local instructions
  • Assist and cooperate with the conduct of the stocktake/ spot check and rectify identified inadequacies in warehousing that lead to errors
  • Coordinate the preparation and timely submission of relevant reports and documentation
  • Lead, manage and oversee direct reports, including all aspects of performance appraisal, and development discussions
  • Maintain and enhance relationship with the customer by maintaining a proactive visit schedule
  • Ensure that all Thales Australia facilities are maintained in a safe and efficient manner
  • Maintain the required level of EO support to the customer in order to receive contracted performance incentives

  How About You?

  • Diploma level (or higher) in logistics or a relevant business or industry related subject
  • Previous experience within a similar role with demonstrated knowledge of the logistics and warehouse industry
  • Good oral and written communication skills, able to communicate with all levels of the organisation
  • Experience within the Defence, EO depot and/or wharf management would be highly advantageous

• You have some previous experience working in an agile environment – Think two-week sprints.
• You are familiar using Jira and Confluence in your workflow

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

The role can be based in Adelaide, Olympic Dam or Roxby Down

In this role, you will guarantee the parts availability for production impactful materials for our Olympic Dam asset, through the definition of a stocking strategies aligned to business needs and working collaboratively with the relevant value chain stakeholders.

Core Accountabilities – Forecasting

• Lead the definition through to execution of Inventory Strategies across all major Material Categories and Capital Projects.
• Using material forecast data, collaborate with Procurement to identify the lowest total cost decision (buy all, some, none) without sacrificing security of supply.
• Ensure the right configuration of materials to optimise Supply Chain costs including lead-time optimisation and adherence along with optimisation of the vendors Inventory.
• Assist the CAPEX teams and managers in resolving any supply chain associated activities or issues to ensure optimal business performance.
• Execute the settlement for Consignment based in the frequency agreed with the vendor.
• Monitor and control inventory project pipeline progress (pipeline health, tollgate status and track benefits).
• Connect regional roles team to identify new inventory initiatives to fill the pipeline.
• Connect with relevant stakeholders to ensure the progress of the initiatives.