Supply Chain Section Lead

ABOUT US:

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organization, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Our dedicated workforce focuses on delivering sustainment capabilities to the NZ Defence Force.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Section Lead you will oversee the service delivery of all warehousing within the Waiouru region, this includes warehousing, materiel management/husbandry, inventory management, salvage management and freight.  You will provide leadership and direction to our warehousing teams on the ground ensuring all warehouse and inventory operations comply with both Lockheed Martin and NZDF policies, product management and controls including H&S. 

This role forms part of the Waiouru Leadership Team you will be the conduit between operations and management and be required to build effective working relations with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring the success of New Zealand’s only 24/7 operational training ground.

ABOUT YOU:

To be considered for this opportunity we are looking for the following skills and experiences:

·        Extensive experience in warehousing, stores, and inventory management

·        Proven leadership experience within the supply chain environment

·        Strong people management skills, with demonstrated experience leading and developing teams

·        Proficiency in warehouse management systems, ideally SAP

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

When you join Lockheed Martin New Zealand, you work on projects you won’t experience anywhere else.  We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow within our company.  We offer you a range of benefits, no matter what stage of life you are in.

Imagine a better work-life balance where you can enjoy flexible work arrangements with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives including 14 days sick leave per year from hire date, subsidised healthcare/eye care and free use of the onsite gym and pool.

•             A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family 

•             Additional benefits such as Annual Flu Vaccinations

•             Up to 4% employer Kiwisaver contribution

•             Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Defence Security Clearance by meeting one of the following criteria:

•             A NZ citizen, OR

•             A NZ Permanent Resident who has resided in NZ for the past 5 years OR

•             A citizen of Australia, Canada,  UK or the USA who has a current work permit for NZ

You will also be required to undergo pre-employment activities including drug screening and vetting by NZ Police.

Applications close 1 April.

For a confidential conversation, feel free to email [email protected] or call 021 534 516.