Fleet Space Technologies is Australia’s leading space company pioneering the development and deployment of satellite-based communication networks to connect assets and infrastructure anywhere on Earth. Headquartered in Adelaide, we are a rapidly scaling company focused on revolutionising global connectivity through our advanced nano satellite technologies and space-enabled solutions for critical industries such as resource exploration.Unlike traditional defence primes, we operate in an open, agile environment where you can see your impact in orbit within months - and unlike high-intensity gigafactories, our scale is human, our challenges complex, and our pace inspiring.
Role Overview
We are seeking a details orientated, analytical and proactive Supply Chain Planner to join our dynamic Manufacturing & Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring demand planning and management, material availability, inventory accuracy, and the overall efficiency of the supply chain, enabling Fleet to meet ambitious production and deployment schedules.
This role offers a split between Purchasing and Inventory Management responsibilities and requires close collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to manage complex Bill of Materials (BOMs) and support operational excellence.
This is a chance to work end-to-end - from supplier negotiation through to launch-critical material readiness - in an environment where autonomy, ownership, and innovation matter.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing (~40%)
- Execute and manage purchase orders in line with production requirements and lead times.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve supply-related issues.
- Monitor supplier performance and lead times, and escalate risks or variances.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction or supplier improvement.
Demand Planning and Inventory Management (~60%)
- Lead Fleet’s S&OP; inputs by collating demand from various sources, plan for demand fulfilment, and communicate the plan and its progress to both upstream and downstream stakeholders.
- Monitor and optimise inventory levels to support production while minimising excess and obsolete stock.
- Lead inventory efficiency initiatives including the identification and management of slow-moving and obsolete items.
- Oversee supersession management (phase-in/phase-out of parts) across Engineering and Supply teams.
- Collaborate with warehouse operations to ensure physical and system alignment.
BOM and Engineering Interface
- Maintain and validate accurate BOMs in coordination with Engineering and Product teams.
- Ensure changes in design or configurations are reflected correctly in supply plans.
- Support product lifecycle changes with clear communication and planning of material transitions.
Reporting and Insights
- Develop and deliver regular supply chain reporting (inventory health, material status, purchase tracking, etc.) and S&OP; outcomes
- Generate actionable insights to improve supply chain visibility and decision-making
- Share learnings and ideas openly in a culture of transparency and experimentation.
- Contribute to Fleet’s SOPs, CI projects, and ERP/MRP enhancements.
What we are looking for:
- 3+ years in Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, or Inventory Management roles, preferably in a high-tech, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Pronto)
- Familiarity with BOM structures and Engineering Change processes.
- Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Systems-savvy and comfortable with ERP/MRP tools and inventory platforms
About Fleet Space
Fleet Space Technologies vision from the beginning was to build technologies to help humanity explore and connect the Earth, Moon, and Mars.
This led us to develop and launch one of Australia’s largest constellation of satellites, create our satellite-enabled mineral exploration technology (ExoSphere), and send Australia’s first seismic technology (SPIDER) to the Moon in 2026. ExoSphere, our end-to-end mineral exploration solution powered by space and AI, aims to accelerate critical mineral discovery needed for the clean energy technologies foundational to humanity’s clean energy future.
As part of Fleet’s founding vision, we also apply our technology to innovative solutions for defense and space exploration, including an upcoming mission to the Moon. Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, Fleet has rapidly grown to over 160 employees including a growing team in the USA, Canada, and beyond.
We have raised over $200M AUD in venture funding, backed by premier investors including Blackbird, TVG, Grok, and In-Q-Tel including our most recent $150m Series D in December 2024, at a valuation of over $800m.
In 2023 we were recognised by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) as the #1 fastest growing technology
company in Australia.
Company Culture
As a company, we are revolutionising the exploration of new worlds with advanced space technology to build a more prosperous future for humanity.
As a culture, we are ambitious, innovative, and cooperative and we put our customers first in everything that we do.
Our company values guide us to our North Star of ambitious, collaborative success - AD ASTRA (“To the Stars!”)
Add Value: Obsessively add value for our customers
Drive Excellence: Benchmark against the best
Agile Action: Take Action. Independent, fast, frugal action
Seek Truth: Be curious. Explore
Take Responsibility: Make decisions and own them
Radical Ideas: We are unique. We do things differently
Always Deliver: We always find a way to get it done on time
Our benefits include:
- We have an extremely flexible work culture, with a mix of onsite, hybrid and remote workers who take time for school runs, exercise and appointments. It's about getting the work done, not time at desk.
- Equity (ESOP) grants.
- 20 days of annual leave + 10 extra Wellness days per year.
- Learning budgets.
- Access to confidential Psychologist appoints via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Plenty of opportunity to be part of an amazing STEM program to create the next generation of explorers.
Fleet is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fleet is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, colour, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
📌 Supply Chain Planner
🏢 Fleet
📍 Adelaide