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Inventory Controller
Edinburgh, SA
We’re looking for a capable and forward-thinking Material Management Specialist to join our Edinburgh-based Material Management Team, supporting the P‑8A program. This role is all about keeping our BDS spares and Repairable Items pipelines flowing smoothly and ensuring procurement and repair induction activities are delivered on time and in line with contractual expectations.
You’ll work closely with the Team Lead P‑8A Supply Chain to help shape Annual Procurement Plans, Annual Maintenance Plans and associated budgets. You’ll also support optimisation reviews of Repairable Items and contribute to workshops and activities that drive our AAP strategy and Management Objectives.
As the Inventory Controller, you will work closely with a large and inclusive team of technical experts focused on success.
- Manage effective spares pipelines for BDS spares and Repairable Items
- Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve BDS‑related issues
- Contribute to performance reporting, KPI management and supply‑chain data analysis
- Support contract management activities for BDS and Repairable Items
- Conduct reviews of individual BDS components and Repairable Items
- Participate in preparedness reviews, studies and planning
- Conduct procurement activities and repair inductions to support the S&R program
- Maintain high‑quality data across MILIS, SAP and other relevant systems, including supporting data purification activities
- Assist in the execution of AAP strategy and contribute to team Management Objectives
About You
You thrive in this role if you’re someone who enjoys being part of a high‑performing, collaborative team and can keep things moving even when the pace picks up. You’re confident working with suppliers, stakeholders and customers, and you communicate clearly – whether you’re writing a report, tackling a tricky issue or keeping everyone aligned.
- You bring experience managing spares pipelines and coordinating procurement or repair induction activities
- You’re great at building strong working relationships and navigating stakeholder conversations with confidence
- You communicate clearly – both verbally and in writing – and you’re comfortable working to tight deadlines
- You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and you’re not afraid to step in and unblock issues, including AOG situations
- You enjoy continuous improvement, maintaining high data integrity and working with systems like Defence ERP (bonus points if you know defence supply environments)
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction
Benefits
- Flexible working options such as hybrid working, 9‑day fortnight and flexible hours – Let us know what flexibility means to you!
- Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation
- Novated leasing options with two providers
- Free onsite Physiotherapist
- Free onsite confidential counsellor
- Free onsite parking
- A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning
- Values‑driven leadership focused on employee and customer experience
- Employee health plans and corporate discounts (via Bupa), access to Defence Health as a DISP member company
Applicants must be eligible for a high‑level Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre‑employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.
We encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and ex‑Defence personnel.
Applications close: 07 June 2026
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