Material Planner

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Austal seeks a Material Planner at our Henderson shipyard to ensure timely material availability and smooth production against major shipbuilding programs. You will develop material plans, track inventory, coordinate with procurement, and work with production and warehousing to minimize delays.

Applicants should have material planning or logistics experience, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, BOM interpretation, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning, supply chain or logistics in shipbuilding, construction, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret production schedules and BOMs.
• Strong organisational and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in Defence or large-scale infrastructure projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding or heavy fabrication processes.
• APICS or supply chain certification (or similar).
• Experience with inventory optimisation and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material plans aligned to production schedules.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support shipbuilding activities.
• Monitor inventory levels, shortages, and upcoming demand.
• Coordinate with procurement to expedite critical items.
• Track material status from order through to delivery and issue to production.
• Work closely with production teams to prioritise and sequence material requirements.
• Identify risks and implement solutions to prevent delays or disruptions.

Skills

Material planning

MRP/ERP systems

Production scheduling

Organisational skills

Stakeholder coordination

Defence/shipbuilding experience

BOM interpretation

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a Material Planner to support the delivery of major shipbuilding programs at our Henderson shipyard. This role is critical to ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to keep production moving efficiently.

Working closely with procurement, production, and warehousing teams, you will plan, track, and coordinate materials across the build lifecycle minimising delays, reducing shortages, and supporting on-time project delivery.

What You will Do

• Develop and maintain material plans aligned to production schedules
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support shipbuilding activities
• Monitor inventory levels, shortages, and upcoming demand
• Coordinate with procurement to expedite critical items
• Track material status from order through to delivery and issue to production
• Work closely with production teams to prioritise and sequence material requirements
• Identify risks and implement solutions to prevent delays or disruptions

What You will Bring

• Experience in material planning, supply chain, or logistics (ideally in shipbuilding, construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry)
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems
• Ability to interpret production schedules and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Strong organisational and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills Previous experience in Defence or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of shipbuilding or heavy fabrication processes
• APICS or supply chain certification (or similar)
• Experience with inventory optimisation and demand planning

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive, team-focused environment Career growth within a leading shipbuilding organisation

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’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 are driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.