Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators.
Austal is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities located in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
Austal has entered into a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia, launching a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding within the Henderson Defence Precinct and across Western Australia.
As Australia's Strategic Shipbuilder, Austal will start by delivering eighteen Landing Craft Medium and eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for the Australian Army.
About the Opportunity
The Material Management Officer will work closely with the wider Supply Chain and Engineering to ensure material codification and cataloguing standards are met and that material information is available for use across Austal projects.
The role is responsible to the Material Management Lead for the accurate and timely provision of routine codification and maintenance of inventory catalogue data.
What's Involved
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective supply chain operations.
* Collaborate across departments and Austal entities to ensure material requirements are clearly defined and available for procurement and inventory control.
* Enact and maintain codification and cataloguing policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring compliance and accuracy in material classification and documentation.
* Implement inventory control methods such as ABC analysis, EOQ, and JIT to optimise stock levels, reduce costs, and minimise stockouts.
* Provide support for obsolescence management through supplier liaison, catalogue updates, and fit-form-function assessments.
* Analyse material usage and procurement data to provide informed recommendations on inventory holding and supply strategies.
You'll Need
* 5+ years relevant experience within a Marine Support, Engineering, Manufacturing or Defence organisation
* Working experience in a computerised ERP environment
* Experience with, and understanding of, asset management standards systems and processes
* Experience with, and understanding of codification and cataloguing
* Cert IV in Material Logistics or Supply Chain Operations
* UNSPSC cataloguing experience (desirable)
Why Austal
* Competitive compensation and benefits package.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
* A supportive and dynamic work environment.
* Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
Austal is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all, and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
Austal values excellence, customer focus, integrity, and teamwork.
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