Inventory Manager – Maritime Sustainment

About the role

Amentum is seeking an experienced Defence maritime Inventory Manager to support the Australian Border Force's Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat program. You will ensure that materiel and inventory requirements are aligned with maintenance activities and that sustainment outcomes are delivered on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Align inventory directly to Operational, Intermediate and Deep Level Maintenance activities.
• Forecast, order and deliver parts and materials in time to meet maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with planners to translate maintenance plans into real‑world supply requirements.
• Identify required parts, source them, and manage lead times.
• Ensure procurement timing and staging support actual vessel availability.
• Manage ABF inventory within Defence systems, including codification, tracking and accounting.
• Forecast demand using engineering inputs and usage patterns.
• Oversee reverse logistics pipelines for repairables, returns and refurbishment.
• Provide inventory assurance and maintain accuracy across dual environments.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Defence maritime inventory manager.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and capacity to work with multiple Defence organisations and stakeholders.
• Understanding of logistics, supply chain and inventory processes within a defence context.
• Ability to translate maintenance plans into actionable supply requirements.

Required skills

• Inventory management systems
• Logistics planning

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Supportive, inclusive and safety‑focused workplace culture.
• Opportunities for career growth within a global engineering and solutions integration leader.