Production Planner

Contitech Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

ContiTech Australia, part of the Continental Group, is a global leader in industrial materials and engineered solutions. In Australia, we manufacture high-quality conveyor belts and industrial rubber solutions for local and international markets.

Reporting to the Head of Plant Supply Chain Management, the Production Planner plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production

Qualifications

• Qualification or demonstrated experience production planning, materials planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (essential), including production planning, materials management, inventory control, and reporting.
• Experience with SAP S4/Hana would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of MRP principles and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess impacts and implement effective solutions.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A collaborative team-oriented mindset supported by strong work ethic, accountability and a commitment to achieving business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, directing and monitoring production schedules including directing the delivery of materials and release of orders to Manufacturing, and maintaining proper costs throughout the order lifecycle.
• Responsibility for the materials management function relating to the planning, control, and distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements.
• Overseeing the progress of orders from release through to shipment.
• Advising management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Implementing, reviewing, recommending and/or performing timely corrective actions required for all rejected material.

Skills

MRP

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

ContiTech, part of the Continental Group, is a global leader in industrial materials and engineered solutions, supporting industries including mining, manufacturing and transport.

In Australia, we manufacture high-quality conveyor belts and industrial rubber solutions for local and international markets. Backed by technical expertise and a strong customer focus, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and creating lasting value for our customers.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Plant Supply Chain Management, the Production Planner plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for coordinating the releasing and monitoring production orders, and ensuring the timely availability of resources required to meet customer demand, production targets and inventory objectives.

Production Planner will also support inventory management, implement corrective actions for non-conforming materials, and drive continuous improvements across planning and supply chain processes. Hands-on SAP experience is essential for production planning, materials management, reporting and inventory control.

Key responsibilities

Coordinating, directing and monitoring production schedules including directing the delivery of materials and release of orders to Manufacturing, and maintaining proper costs throughout the order lifecycle.

Responsibility for the materials management function relating to the planning, control, and distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements.

Overseeing the progress of orders from release through to shipment.

Advising management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

Implementing, reviewing, recommending and/or performing timely corrective actions required for all rejected material.

About you

Qualification or demonstrated experience production planning, materials planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience with SAP (essential), including production planning, materials management, inventory control, and reporting.

Experience with SAP S4/Hana would be advantageous.

Strong understanding of MRP principles and Lean Manufacturing practices.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess impacts and implement effective solutions.

High attention to detail with strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

A collaborative team-oriented mindset supported by strong work ethic, accountability and a commitment to achieving business objectives.

We offer

Career development opportunities within a global organisation.

An attractive remuneration package including performance bonus.

Join the Global Company driven by strong values: Trust, Passion to Win, Freedom to Act, and For One Another.

Collaborative and inclusive culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact every day