Production Planner

1. Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage short- and medium-term production plans and daily/weekly schedules, optimising sequencing to minimise downtime, changeovers, and waste while responding to real-time disruptions.

2. Demand, Supply & Inventory Coordination: Align production with demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets by monitoring raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, while managing shelf-life and avoiding excess or obsolete stock.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration & S&OP: Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Customer Service, contributing planning inputs to S&OP and providing clear production updates.

4. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track schedule adherence and key KPIs (DIFOT, production attainment, utilisation, inventory, waste), investigate variances, and drive improvements in planning accuracy and execution.

5. Systems & Planning Transformation: Support the transition from Excel-based planning to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central by designing, testing, and embedding automated planning, MRP, and scheduling processes.

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred)

2–5+ years’ experience in production planning and/or scheduling within manufacturing or FMCG

Experience across both spreadsheet-based planning and ERP-driven environments

Practical experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Pronto, or similar)

High proficiency in Excel and reporting tools

Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic production environment

Clear and confident communicator across shopfloor and office-based teams

Organised, disciplined, and able to re-plan quickly under pressure

Detail-oriented with a disciplined and structured planning approach

A strong collaborator who works effectively across supply chain and manufacturing teams

Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities

Confident working autonomously while contributing to team outcomes

Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in Australia

Pre-employment checks will be required for successful candidates.

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