Supply Operations Lead

About the role

As the Supply Operations Lead at Northrop Grumman Australia, you will head a high‑performing logistics team supporting the MQ‑4C Triton programme. You will ensure that aircraft, tooling and equipment are available when needed, while driving continuous improvement in a complex defence environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a team of warehousing professionals, including workforce planning, training and performance management.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, warehousing operations and distribution to meet Triton maintenance and operational requirements.
• Manage receipt, inspection, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of aircraft and non‑aircraft parts.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight movements and support complex logistics across multiple stakeholders.
• Supervise tooling, ground support equipment and calibration activities to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain compliance with Defence, export control, warehousing and safety regulations, including ITAR obligations.
• Drive governance, reporting and continuous‑improvement initiatives across warehousing and distribution functions.
• Build strong relationships with Defence personnel, suppliers, freight partners and internal programme teams.

Required profile

• People‑focused logistics professional with experience leading warehousing, logistics or supply‑chain operations, preferably in defence or aviation.
• Strong leadership ability to motivate and develop high‑performing teams.
• Proven experience managing inventory, distribution and warehouse compliance activities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with Defence, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain and maintain an ADF NV1 security clearance.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Defence logistics systems such as MILIS and CAMM2.
• Experience with inventory management and warehousing operations.
• Familiarity with export‑control and safety compliance (ITAR).

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities including further education, leadership training and industry memberships.
• Salary packaging options such as novated car leases and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, 9‑day fortnights, volunteer leave and varied start/finish times.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave.
• Access to health and wellbeing programs, employee assistance, discount and recognition programs.