Material Planner - LCH

As the Material Planner for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all materials and components required for production are available on time as per the schedule, in the correct quantities, and meet quality and specification standards. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate material data and ensuring that material requirements are correctly represented in the ERP system to enable efficient procurement and production planning. The role focuses on translating the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) into a Production Bill of Materials (PBOM), validating material accuracy from both input and output perspectives across work orders and shop orders. The Material Planner ensures timely release of orders to the Supply Chain team to support on-time procurement and delivery in line with project and production schedules.

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Forecast material requirements using production schedules, work orders, and engineering drawings.

Develop and maintain material plans aligned with project schedules and budgets.

Monitor material availability, usage, and inventory to support production and minimise shortages or waste.