Remote Production Planner: Optimize Production Schedules

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

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.