Material Planner

Thales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Super

Training opportunities

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Veterans Leave

Novated Lease

Family support

Job summary

Thales Australia in Sydney is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate production and repair activities to meet demand. You will oversee planning performance, optimise resources, uphold HSE standards, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

You will develop and manage production plans within scope, monitor stock levels, balance demand and capacity, and support Master Planner and APRU Manager in producing the Production & Repair Plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP, PLM systems and industrial information systems.
• Strong understanding of supply chain flows, master scheduling and production/repair processes.
• Familiarity with Lean tools (5S, Gemba, PDCA) and data dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production and repair plans within your scope.
• Define planning standards, ensure data accuracy, and optimise ERP planning settings.
• Monitor stock levels and adjust plans to balance demand, capacity, and constraints.
• Optimise resource utilisation across people, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Support the Master Planner and APRU Manager in building and executing the Production & Repair Plan.
• Analyse workload/capacity and implement solutions for short-term disruptions.
• Track industrial cycles and maintain accurate ERP updates.

Skills

ERP/MRP

PLM

Industrial information systems

Supply chain

Master scheduling

5S

Gemba

PDCA

Dashboards

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Benefits @ Thales

• Competitive remuneration + Super
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

The Role: Material Planner

Join our team as an Material Planner, responsible for coordinating production and repair activities to meet demand. You’ll oversee planning performance, optimise resources, uphold HSE standards, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production and repair plans within your scope.
• Define planning standards, ensure data accuracy, and optimise ERP planning settings.
• Monitor stock levels and adjust plans to balance demand, capacity, and industrial constraints.
• Optimise resource utilisation across people, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Support the Master Planner and APRU Manager in building and executing the Production & Repair Plan.
• Analyse workload/capacity and implement solutions for short-term disruptions.
• Track industrial cycles and maintain accurate ERP updates.

Your Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP, PLM, and industrial information systems.
• Solid understanding of supply chain flows, master scheduling, and manufacturing/repair processes.
• Experience with Just-in-Time and continuous improvement tools (5S, Gemba, PDCA).
• Confident using digital tools and dashboards for analysis and decision support.
• Excellent communicator with strong collaboration, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated rigour and ability to work effectively without direct people management.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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