Supply Chain Recovery Lead

Company Description

• Lead the recovery of time-critical aircraft materials supporting Brisbane Base Maintenance operations - Make high-impact sourcing decisions that help minimise costly aircraft maintenance delays - Build your supply chain career within Qantas Engineering’s fast-paced operational environment in this fixed term Opportunity At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for our spirit, mateship and a can-do attitude. Together we're strong and resilient, and we work hard to make sure we're always at our best. Qantas is Australia's leading domestic and international airline, connecting millions of customers across Australia and around the world. The impact you'll make - Manage and expedite inventory to meet scheduled and unscheduled Brisbane Base Maintenance requirements, helping ensure critical aircraft materials are available when needed. - Lead time-sensitive sourcing and recovery activities from order placement through to receipt, coordinating resources and transactions to meet required need dates. - Apply sound commercial judgement when sourcing aircraft parts and determining freight priorities, balancing urgency, operational risk and cost while considering viable alternatives. - Manage at-risk materials for aircraft checks, maintaining clear visibility of need dates, expected receipts, mitigation actions and emerging supply risks. - Act as a key contact for material shortages, providing realistic and dependable updates while ensuring unresolved requirements are effectively handed over for continuity. Meet the team You’ll join Qantas Engineering Supply Chain, supporting Brisbane Base Maintenance with the timely supply and recovery of aircraft materials. Working closely with Brisbane Base Maintenance, national material planning, repairs and logistics teams, you’ll help manage material risks that can directly affect maintenance activity. The team is focused on minimising material-related maintenance delays through proactive sourcing, expediting and risk management. This is a highly connected role where practical judgement, clear communication and strong working relationships help keep critical requirements moving.