Production Planner

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Supportive remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Production Planner to join our remote planning team in Western Australia. You will forecast demand, build efficient schedules, and work with sales, procurement, and production to optimize resources while reducing costs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, proven planning experience, and strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills. Excellent analytical ability and clear communication are essential for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Administration).
• Proven experience as a Production Planner or similar role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and resources.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure material availability.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to monitor schedule adherence and address bottlenecks.
• Analyze production data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Communicate schedules and updates to internal departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Remote collaboration

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Advanced Excel

MRP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and analytical Production Planner to join their remote planning team. This role is critical for ensuring that production schedules are optimized to meet customer demand while maximizing resource utilization and minimizing costs. You will work closely with sales, procurement, and production teams to forecast needs, create efficient production plans, and monitor their execution. The ability to manage complex schedules and communicate effectively in a virtual setting is essential for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to monitor schedule adherence and address any deviations or bottlenecks.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for schedule optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Communicate production schedules and updates to all relevant internal departments.
• Manage and maintain the production planning system and associated data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar planning role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning principles.
• Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., ERP, MRP systems) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus potential.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Generous paid time off.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.