Principal Integrated Planning | Brisbane | BMA

BHP; Bowen; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP is seeking a Principal – Integrated Planning to lead production integration and balance coal production with risk, supply chain capacity, and sales for asset value maximisation. The role reports to the Superintendent – Integrated Planning and is based in Brisbane.

The role requires coordinating site planning inputs, facilitating the Agile sales process, and driving value through production forecasting, SRF integration, and stakeholder engagement across Operations, Marketing, Finance and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support cross-functional engagement.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliverables across senior leadership.
• Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen.
• Action oriented with a focus on outcomes and delivery.
• Experience in coal planning at an operational level with production forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a risk-adjusted supply chain production plan and align with Logistics and Marketing.
• Co-facilitate weekly Agile Sales Process and manage spot sale opportunities.
• Partner with site teams to identify production, blending and sales optimisation.
• Own production forecast accuracy and manage risks and constraints.
• Support SRF processes across Production, Maintenance, Logistics and D&B.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to drive productivity improvements.
• Analyse data and communicate insights to senior leadership.
• Lead annual Two-Year Budget planning submissions.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and governance adherence.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Delivery focus

Job description

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success here

About The Role

Reporting to the Superintendent – Integrated Planning, the Principal – Integrated Planning is a key member and influencer within Integrated Planning, BMA Mine Planning Lead Teams and Marketing. This role is pivotal in production integration, by balancing coal production, risk, supply chain capacity/constraints and sales to maximise value for the asset. This role is based in Brisbane.

In This Role You Will

• Maintain a risk-adjusted supply chain production plan, coordinating weekly updates from site planning teams and aligning with Logistics and Marketing to ensure committed sales are delivered on time and to specification
• Co-facilitate the weekly Agile Sales Process with Marketing, managing spot sale opportunities for uncommitted PHCC and secondary products to maximise commercial value
• Partner with site operational teams to identify and implement production, blending and sales optimisation opportunities that enhance asset value
• Own production forecast accuracy, working closely with site planning teams to ensure supply chain balance and proactive management of risks and constraints
• Support the development, execution and integration of the SRF processes across Production, Maintenance, Logistics and D&B
• Build strong relationships with operational stakeholders to identify, evaluate and quantify productivity improvement and value creation initiatives, while assessing plan delivery risk
• Analyse complex operational and supply chain data and communicate insights, risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies to support executive-level decision making
• Lead delivery of annual Two-Year Budget planning submissions, including supporting analysis, assumptions and risk assessments
• Foster effective stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Logistics and other business functions
• Drive continuous improvement through disciplined application of the BHP Operating System, including adherence to standards, processes, systems and governance frameworks

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support cross-functional engagement and effectively influence throughout multiple levels of the business
• The ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple deliverables across various stakeholder groups including senior leadership
• Ability to think strategically and strong commercial acumen
• Strong action orientation and outcomes/delivery focus
• Experience in coal planning at an operational level, inclusive of production forecasting and a working knowledge of coal quality
• Broader experience in mine planning at a coal operation is highly advantageous, as is operational experience

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance based bonuses and unique BHP employee share program. At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.