Inventory Specialist

About the role

ASC, Australia's submarine company, is seeking an experienced Inventory Specialist to join its Supply Chain team in Henderson, Western Australia. The role ensures the right materials, equipment and inventory are available at the right place and time to support maintenance, operational requirements and in-service support, within a complex defence environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and optimise inventory levels to support operational and project requirements.
• Analyse inventory performance and recommend improvements to project readiness and cost efficiency.
• Review, release and manage material requisitions through procurement processes.
• Coordinate the assignment and movement of materials across projects, funding controls and ASC locations.
• Investigate supply discrepancies and develop effective material solutions.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Warehousing, Planning, Engineering, Production and Project teams to ensure inventory visibility and availability.
• Identify inventory risks and ensure compliance with inventory governance frameworks and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement of inventory management processes, systems and performance.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience in inventory management, supply chain or logistics within Defence, manufacturing, mining or another heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and supply chain processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, MRP and inventory optimisation tools.
• Ability to analyse data, report and investigate inventory issues; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance, which must be obtained and maintained.
• Applicants from certain foreign countries are ineligible because the role involves access to protected US defence technology.

What we offer

• Flexibility over how, when and where you work.
• Up to 10 extra days of leave each year and generous parental leave.
• Subsidised childcare, health and wellbeing initiatives and professional development.
• Discounts and offers from leading Australian brands.