Manufacturing Scheduler & Planner

Gd Gitsham Automotive Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gitsham Automotive, based in Adelaide, is seeking a Manufacturing Scheduler & Planner to build a robust master production schedule, coordinate purchasing, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the COO and working with the Production Manager, you will optimise BOM accuracy, track supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across ERP/MRP processes to support growth in Defence, government and commercial fleets.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metal fabrication or automotive sectors.
• Strong purchasing and supplier management.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate BOM/purchase orders.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SYSPRO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a master production schedule based on the order book, capacity and material availability.
• Own purchasing for production: raise and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components and consumables in line with the schedule.
• Proactively track material lead times and supplier delivery performance, flagging shortages or delays before they impact production.
• Work closely and daily with the Production Manager to sequence and prioritise jobs based on capacity, priority and material readiness, adjusting quickly as priorities change.
• Maintain the master schedule and purchasing data within SYSPRO/MRP as the single source of truth, eliminating manual spreadsheets and workarounds.
• Work closely with Design & Engineering to ensure BOM accuracy feeds correctly into scheduling and purchasing.
• Track and report on time delivery (DIFOT) performance, identifying at-risk orders and coordinating recovery plans.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, including negotiating pricing and lead times to support production deadlines.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support structured cycle counting and stock take processes.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks and material shortages early, and resolve them before they cause delays.

Skills

Production scheduling

Procurement

BOM management

ERP/MRP

SYSPRO

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

SYSPRO

Excel

Job description

Gitsham Automotive is Australia's leading manufacturer of light commercial fleet fitout systems, and home to Australia's only ADR independently crash-tested service body system. Backed by Bott Storage Systems and a national installation network, we design, manufacture and deliver premium vehicle fitout solutions for Defence, government, emergency services, utilities and commercial fleets across Australia. We're scaling fast, and we need high performers who thrive under pressure, take ownership, and move at the pace the business demands.

About The Role

We're looking for a Manufacturing Scheduler & Planner who lives in the detail, someone who can build a production schedule that actually holds, keep purchasing tightly aligned to it, and be relied on to know exactly where every job and every order stands. Reporting to the COO and working closely with the Production Manager, you'll operate in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment where priorities shift daily as the business grows.

What You'll Do

Develop and maintain a detailed, accurate master production schedule, based on the order book, capacity and material availability

Own purchasing for production, raising and managing purchase orders for raw materials, components and consumables in line with the schedule

Proactively track material lead times and supplier delivery performance, flagging shortages or delays before they impact production

Work closely and daily with the Production Manager to sequence and prioritise jobs based on capacity, priority and material readiness, adjusting quickly as priorities change

Maintain the master schedule and purchasing data within SYSPRO/MRP as the single source of truth, eliminating manual spreadsheets and workarounds

Work closely with Design & Engineering to ensure BOM accuracy feeds correctly into scheduling and purchasing

Track and report on time delivery (DIFOT) performance, identifying at-risk orders and coordinating recovery plans

Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, including negotiating pricing and lead times to support production deadlines

Maintain accurate inventory records and support structured cycle counting and stock take processes

Identify scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks and material shortages early, and resolve them before they cause delays

What You'll Bring

Demonstrated experience in production planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment, metal fabrication, automotive or similar highly regarded

Strong purchasing and procurement experience, including supplier management, negotiation and lead time management

Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, comfortable managing complex, detailed schedules, BOMs and purchase orders

Experience with ERP/MRP systems, SYSPRO experience highly regarded

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to identify root causes of delays rather than just reacting to them

Excellent communication skills, able to coordinate confidently across production, design, sales and suppliers

A high performer who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, with strong attention to detail

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Scheduler?
• Do you have Production Scheduling experience?
• How many years' experience do you have in the FMCG manufacturing industry?
• Do you have experience using ERP Software?