Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in automotive cooling products is seeking an Advanced Planning Manager based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This senior role will focus on optimizing supply chain performance and leading cross-functional initiatives. Candidates should have significant experience in supply chain management, expertise in Lean and Six Sigma, and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic and innovative team at this successful global company.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supply chain planning, production operations, and procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and leading large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated planning and operational excellence across procurement, production planning, and production data.
• Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and production capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production operations

Procurement

ERP systems

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Effective communication

Job description

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Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: PWR Europe Limited

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.08.2025

Expiry Date:

20.09.2025

Job Description:

We are PWR Engineering

The Unfair Advantage, a solution for thermal system requirements. Starting from a father and sons’ vision which turned into a true success story. PWR has become the leading manufacturer of cutting-edge automotive cooling products in Australia. We are a renowned name in top-tier global motorsports, and we've grown into a powerhouse with over 550 talented staff across Australia, America, and the UK, now listed on the ASX stock exchange. PWR is consistently breaking boundaries, delving into new innovations, and venturing into industries such as electric, aerospace, and defence. With year-on-year success, we are expanding our team and seeking top talent to help us drive innovation and meet unprecedented demand. Do you want to embark on a thrilling career? Unleash your potential here, at PWR.

About the role:

The Advanced Planning Manager is a key senior leadership role responsible for driving integrated planning and operational excellence across procurement, production planning, and production data. Operating within a complex, global manufacturing environment, the Advanced Planning Manager ensures alignment between strategic objectives, production capabilities, supplier networks, and project execution. This role focuses on optimising end-to-end supply chain performance, enhancing production efficiency, and leading cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement. The role is accountable for ensuring production projects are planned in advance, production capacity is planned to facilitate make-buy decisions, and production scheduling achieves manufacturing deadlines.

This role will lead the following departments:

• Procurement
• Production Planning
• Production Data

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience in supply chain planning, production operations, and procurement within a manufacturing environment, including global exposure.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and leading large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strategic thinking and systems orientation.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Cross-functional leadership and influence.
• Effective communication and change management skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

Please note this position is based on the Gold Coast, Australia. If you are interested, please apply via Motorsport Jobs today.