As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing and managing all elements of the Safran Electronics and Defense Australasia (SEDA) supply chain process, including export control, procurement, and purchasing. This role establishes, sets, and maintains relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal operational effectiveness and compliance with internal and external regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Supply Chain
• Oversee and manage the SEDA supply chain and warehousing operations.
• Develop and implement supply chain functions to meet targets aligned with SEDA's strategy
• Conduct supply risk audits and monitor local supply performance
• Develop key partner relationships with suppliers
• Oversee the logistics and supply support plans
• Perform general periodic supply chain audits and analysis
Manage departmental personnel, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development

Export Control
• Ensure compliance with Australian export control legislation and other relevant international obligations, including in relation to US ITAR, as they relate to SEDA's Programs involving Export Controlled Goods and Technologies (ECGT)
• Ensure compliance to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) prohibitions
• Maintain the Technology Control Plan (TCP) for ITAR controlled technology
• Ensure all SEDA employees are aware of their obligations with regards to Export Control and provide regular training on export control
• Maintain the Export Controls Permit register and Export and/or Import permit applications
• Complete all relevant Export Control applications and provide prompt notice to operational and logistics team
• Manage non-compliance and other export control issues as they arise
• Maintenance of a confidential register of nationalities of all SEDA personnel by SEDA's Human Resources (HR) department for the purposes of export control legal compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Defence Security role
• Skills and experience working with export controls and in purchasing processes
• Experience in processes under Quality Standards AS/NZS9001 and AS/NZS45001 framework.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Department of Defence security clearance to Baseline.
• Established good working relationships with ADF organisations or local industry.
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and highly organised.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proactive, Autonomous, Rigorous.
• Interest in advanced technologies.
• Strong work ethic.