Supply Operations Lead
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Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to join the P-8A Sustainment Program at RAAF Edinburgh. The role provides lead logistics for P-8A Training systems and S&T, coordinates a network of stakeholders, and delivers supply chain strategies that drive timely outcomes. You will ensure import and export compliance under Global Trade Controls, manage orders and delivery schedules, own stock for program S&T, conduct stock analyses, and lead repairables management and stock disposal. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of aerospace logistics experience, strong strategy and project management skills, an autonomous working style, and NV1 clearance or eligibility. Australian citizenship is required. Apply via the Apply Now link and tailor your CV to highlight relevant experience.
Supply Operations Lead
Edinburgh, South Australia Job ID BOE-1935783 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jul. 10, 2026Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
About us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.
The opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist who will join the P-8A Sustainment Program based at RAAF Edinburgh. This position will provide supply chain support to P-8A sustainment program focusing on the P-8A training systems and S&TE. The role will involve coordination of a number of stakeholders across the program and internationally providing a high level of logistics planning to ensure timely and positive outcomes having a direct impact to the success of the capability.
Responsibilities:
- Provide lead logistics support for P-8A Training systems and S&TE sections
- Identify and resolve customer supply chain issues and discrepancies
- Coordinate stakeholders across industry to deliver on supply chain strategies
- Ensure import and export requirements are met and compliant with Global Trade Controls
- Managing orders and delivery schedules
- Stock Item Ownership of program S&TE
- Conduct stock analysis, inventory and stock level assessments for program activities
- Lead the repairables management and stock disposal process
Experience/Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years logistics experience within an aerospace/aviation environment, defence experience will be highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in building and communicating logistics strategies, and the ability to adapt to schedule constraints
- A good understanding of project management methodologies
- Ability to work with a highly level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
- High level communication and negotiation skills to facilitate open interaction between customer support teams and key internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate experience in identifying, establishing and promoting supply process improvements at the project level
- Competent in the use of PC, MS Windows and MS Office suite
- Aircraft and training systems supply support services knowledge, skills and experience
- NV1 security clearance or ability to obtain
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
What's on offer?
BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.
Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.
Other benefits:
- Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
- Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
- Formal reward and recognition program.
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
- Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
- Salary packaging options available.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
- Social and community groups.
BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.
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