Austal is a global shipbuilder and Defence prime contractor with operations in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
The company delivers naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for various defence forces employing approximately 1,000 people.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support efficient supply chain management.
* Collaborate across departments and entities to ensure clear material requirements are available for procurement and inventory control.
* Maintain accurate codification and cataloguing policies, processes, and procedures ensuring compliance in material classification and documentation.
* Implement inventory control methods such as ABC analysis, EOQ, and JIT to optimise stock levels, reduce costs, and prevent 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.