Senior Manager Supply Chain & Logistics

Job description

National Supply Chain Manager Downer Rail & Transit Systems is a leader in train manufacturing and rolling stock maintenance across Australia and New Zealand, delivering critical rail assets and life‑cycle services in safety‑critical environments. We are seeking a delivery focused National Supply Chain Manager to lead supply chain, inventory management and purchasing functions supporting our manufacturing and maintenance operations. This role is suited to a senior leader who brings transformation experience and modern supply chain expertise, with the ability to review, assess and progressively evolve capability over time. The Role: The role has end‑to‑end accountability for national supply chain performance across train manufacturing sites, maintenance depots, supplier networks and customer locations. Inventory management, purchasing and supply chain reporting teams report into this position. You will ensure assured material availability, strong inventory control and reliable purchasing outcomes, while applying your experience to identify improvement opportunities supported by data, digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI—introduced thoughtfully and in line with busin...