Production Planner

RFI Technology Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Birthday leave

Additional days off

Job summary

RFI Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our Bayswater, VIC on-site team. You will manage work orders, coordinate with manufacturing, and ensure timely delivery across multiple sites.

You will bring strong ERP/MRP skills, a track record of process improvements, and a collaborative approach to internal customer service in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in production planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage work orders from creation to closure and support internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Manage work orders in our ERP system from creation to closure, oversee allocations and shipments, and review rough cut capacity plans.
• Customer Service (Internal): Act as the main liaison between manufacturing and customer service, resolving production issues and quoting lead times.
• Inventory Control & Demand and Supply Planning: Ensure inventory accuracy, facilitate supply planning, and manage material demand orders across multiple sites.
• Manufacturing Support: Coordinate Outplant and freight, liaise with purchasing teams, and work with vendors to resolve technical queries to keep production on-track.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements as part of a team to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

MRP

Inventory control

Lean

Supply chain

Cross-functional communication

Forecasting

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

RFI is a global technology solutions company specializing in wireless coverage and solar power. We develop, manufacture, and distribute world-class, high-performance wireless products, including antenna systems, rebroadcast and monitoring equipment, power systems, and cabling and connectors. Recognized as a market leader, we offer the best products backed by outstanding technical support.

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our growing team on-site, based at our Bayswater, VIC/Melbourne site.

About the Role

As a Production Planner at RFI Technology Solutions, you will play a critical role in ensuring our production team meets demand efficiently. You will demonstrate an energy and passion for work order management, proactively supporting production operations, and enabling exceptional internal customer service to the broader business and through to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling: Manage work orders in our ERP system from creation to closure, oversee allocations and shipments, and review rough cut capacity plans, etc.

Customer Service (Internal): Act as the main liaison between manufacturing and customer service, resolving production issues and quoting lead times.

Inventory Control & Demand and Supply Planning: Ensure inventory accuracy, facilitate supply planning, and manage material demand orders across multiple sites.

Manufacturing Support: Coordinate Outplant and freight, liaise with purchasing teams, and work with vendors to resolve technical queries to keep production on-track

Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements as part of a team to enhance efficiency and productivity.

About You

Previous experience in production, ideally in a planning team within a fast-paced, high-transaction environment.

Experience or background in customer service or customer-facing roles.

Proven track record of identifying & implementing process improvements.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Great computer literacy, including strong experience with ERP systems.

Familiarity with MRP systems and supply/demand planning in a multi-site high mix environment.

Sound understanding of supply chain principles and systems.

Experience in a similar industry, knowledge of Lean.

A passion for local manufacturing, electronics or Industry 4.0

What We Offer

At RFI, we offer more than just a job – we offer a career. By joining our team, you’ll be a part of a dynamic, passionate, and innovative environment where your contributions matter. We value diversity, inclusion, and personal growth, providing you with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your career in an exciting, fast-paced industry.

Work in a supportive, dynamic, and diverse team environment.

Access to employee benefits such as a wellbeing program, birthday leave, and additional days off each year.

A chance to grow your career in a company that values continuous improvement.