Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain & Logistic Manager

Company Overview

Metrea is the leading provider of Effects-as-a-Service solutions to national security partners around the world. Whilst new to Australia, Metrea is actively building and expanding its presence in the country, bringing our deep mission expertise across three core domains: Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Digital & Synthetic. Metrea is dedicated to seeking out complex national security challenges and proactively develops elegant solutions that deliver real-world outcomes by blending cutting-edge commercial technologies with innovative business models. 

Metrea also maintains nine Support Groups that act as a global shared-service function for the core capability domains above. These Groups guide and enable the development of Metrea's products, projects, and programs to help them achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively. 

Position Summary

The Supply Chain & Logistics (SCL) Manager is accountable for the end-to-end management of aviation supply chain and logistics activities supporting a diverse fleet of aircraft, including business jets and turboprop platforms.

The role ensures aircraft availability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness by overseeing procurement, inventory management, import/export, dangerous goods, and ITAR-controlled logistics activities. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the SCL Manager works closely with CAMO, Part 145 maintenance organisations, OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient logistics outcomes across multiple operational bases.

Role and Responsibilities  

Education and Experience 

Fleet Supply Chain & Logistics

• Own end-to-end supply chain performance for assigned aircraft fleets, ensuring aircraft availability, cost control, and compliance.
• Manage spare parts procurement, inventory control, and replenishment strategies to minimise AOG events and operational disruption.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies supporting aircraft operations, maintenance, and deployment.
• Manage OEM, supplier, and enterprise support programs to deliver agreed service levels across operational bases.
• Coordinate inventory movement and logistics activities across CASA, FAA, and EASA jurisdictions.

Dangerous Goods Management

• Act as the accountable manager for Dangerous Goods (DG) compliance across all logistics activities.
• Oversee consigning, acceptance, transport, and documentation of dangerous goods in accordance with IATA DGR and applicable regulations.
• Ensure personnel training, certification, and currency requirements are maintained for DG handling activities.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all logistics operations comply with CASA, FAA, EASA, ICAO, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Manage logistics activities involving ITAR-controlled components, ensuring compliance while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and audit readiness for inventory, consignments, and regulatory oversight.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and enterprise reporting requirements.

Operational Integration

• Monitor logistics KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost control, and reliability.
• Develop contingency and recovery plans for supply chain disruptions, unplanned maintenance, and AOG scenarios.
• Partner closely with CAMO, Part 145 maintenance providers, and operational teams to deliver seamless logistics support.

Key Attributes

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain, aviation management, or equivalent industry experience (minimum5+ years).
• Demonstrated experience managing aviation supply chain and logistics operations in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of CASA, FAA, and/or EASA regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing dangerous goods in accordance with IATA DGR.
• Strong understanding of aviation procurement, supplier management, and inventory control.
• Highly developed problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian baseline security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

  Desirable

• Exposure to ITAR-controlled components and import/export compliance.
• Experience with ERP, MRO, or aviation logistics systems.
• Previous leadership or functional management experience.
• Experience supporting mixed aircraft fleets (business jets and/or turboprops).

Additional Eligibility Requirements 

• IATA Dangerous Goods Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or equivalent (desirable).

Our Firmware 

Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.  

Supervisory Responsibility 
This role has significant supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment 
During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies widely based on geographic location of contract operations.  

Security Clearance
Must be an Australian Citizen capable of obtaining or holding an NV1 Security Clearance. 

Work Location 
Perth/Brisbane

Travel  
50%