Manager Inventory and Purchasing

• Make an impact by optimising Jetstar’s inventory and purchasing outcomes
• Full time, permanent opportunity based at our Jetstar Headquarters (Docklands) and/or Support Building (Tullamarine)
• Take off with exclusive employee perks, including our world‑class staff travel program

As our new Manager Inventory and Purchasing, you’ll be accountable for end to end inventory and purchasing outcomes, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and cost to support safe and reliable aircraft operations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Supply Chain and Logistics, this role integrates inventory strategy, demand planning, purchasing execution, financial control, and supplier governance into a single point of accountability.

Through strong leadership, system-enabled decision-making, and disciplined process control, the role optimises inventory investment and ensures alignment with operational and financial objectives.

• Inventory Strategy, Policy & Optimisation
• Demand Planning, Forecasting & Operational Readiness
• Purchasing & Procurement Execution
• Supplier, Contract & Commercial Governance
• Financial Control, Budgeting & Cost Optimisation
• Data, Analytics & Performance Reporting
• People Leadership & Capability
• Safety, Compliance & Governance

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Significant experience across aviation supply chain, inventory management, and purchasing functions, including aircraft spares management and supplier governance
• Strong expertise in inventory optimisation, demand analysis, and purchasing of engineering goods and services
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, cost benefit analysis, and developing or implementing analytical solutions
• Advanced analytical capability, with a methodical and logical approach, including strong proficiency in Excel, MS Office, and analytics tools (including optimisation through AI where applicable)
• Proficiency with TRAX, digital tools, and data analytics platforms
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within complex operational environments
• Strong commercial acumen, contract interpretation, and enterprise level decision making capability
• Strong stakeholder engagement, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively within policy driven environments
• Professional and ethical approach when engaging with suppliers and customers

Put the craft in aircraft: There’s a new fleet of A321LR NEO’s waiting for your arrival. Beyond Jetstar, our Engineering Team get to exposure to projects related to the Qantas Group’s A320/1, B787 and A321 Freighters.

Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun, driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.

There’s a place for everyone at Jetstar: For us, travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of. We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative, innovative and solve problems quickly. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements, just reach out and let us know what you need.