Senior Warehouse Specialist

About the role

The Senior Warehouse Specialist will join Saab Australia’s warehouse team, overseeing warehouse management and coordinating both international and domestic logistics. The role supports day‑to‑day operations, ensuring safe handling, storage, and transport of hardware and other tangible items under Saab’s control.

Key responsibilities

• Lead management of international and domestic freight to meet operational needs.
• Coordinate export/import control, security, quality assurance, and ITAR‑controlled product requirements.
• Develop and maintain warehouse management processes, tools, and work instructions.
• Assist with receipt inspection, dispatch, and inventory management in line with company procedures.
• Support WHS&E compliance through audits, training, and documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams on packaging, handling, storage, and transport of equipment.
• Provide project assistance for hardware storage and delivery activities.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in transport and logistics, preferably within a certified ISO 9001 environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, import/export control, configuration management, and quality control principles.
• Ability to obtain approval for handling ITAR‑controlled products and to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Australian citizenship.

Required skills

• Supply chain management
• Import/Export control processes
• ERP/MRP systems (experience with IFS preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• ITAR compliance and handling of DSGL‑listed items
• ISO 9001 quality management familiarity
• Forklift operation (licensed)