Production Scheduler: Inventory & Planning

James Hardie Building Products; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Product discounts

Paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Rewards and recognition program

Fitness Passport Program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products is seeking a Production Planner to support the scheduling process, align with Production, Maintenance, and Sales, and maintain accurate SAP-driven data. This role emphasizes inventory control and timely reporting to aid decision-making.

You will coordinate across multiple teams, ensure adherence to schedules, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives while working at our Carole Park site in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant training in production planning, inventory management, ERP systems or business administration will be highly regarded.
• Experience in a production support, planning coordination, administration, inventory control or manufacturing support role.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, maintenance and communication of production schedules to meet customer demand and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Sales teams to communicate schedule changes and coordinate planning activities.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and planning data within SAP and other systems, ensuring reporting accuracy and data integrity.
• Monitor schedule adherence, inventory levels and stock availability, escalating potential risks or issues to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and participate in stock takes, cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Prepare production, inventory, and performance reports to support operational decision-making.
• Participate in daily operational meetings and contribute to continuous improvement, safety and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Cross-functional coordination

SAP

Excel

Data accuracy

Education

Certificate/D diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations or Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

James Hardie Building Products is seeking a Production Planner to support the scheduling process, align with Production, Maintenance, and Sales, and maintain accurate SAP-driven data. This role emphasizes inventory control and timely reporting to aid decision-making.

You will coordinate across multiple teams, ensure adherence to schedules, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives while working at our Carole Park site in Queensland.