Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company is seeking an Advanced Planning Manager based in Gold Coast, Australia. This senior leadership role involves optimizing supply chain performance and managing procurement and production planning. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in supply chain operations and strong skills in leadership and effective communication. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic global environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supply chain planning and procurement.
• Proven success in managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of strategic objectives and production capabilities.
• Manage planning production projects.
• Optimize supply chain performance continuously.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production operations

Procurement within manufacturing

ERP systems

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Job description

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Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia

Client: PWR Europe Limited

Location: Gold Coast, Australia

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.08.2025

Expiry Date: 20.09.2025

Job Description:

About PWR

PWR Engineering The Unfair Advantage specializes in thermal system solutions. Originating from a family vision, PWR has become a leading manufacturer of automotive cooling products in Australia, renowned in global motorsports, with over 550 staff across Australia, America, and the UK, and listed on the ASX. We innovate continuously and explore industries such as electric, aerospace, and defense. We are expanding and seeking talented professionals to join us and drive innovation.

About the role:

The Advanced Planning Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for integrated planning and operational excellence in procurement, production planning, and data management. Operating in a complex, global manufacturing environment, this role ensures alignment of strategic objectives, production capabilities, supplier networks, and project execution. The focus is on optimizing supply chain performance, improving production efficiency, and leading cross-functional initiatives to foster continuous improvement. The role includes planning production projects, managing capacity for make-buy decisions, and ensuring production schedules meet manufacturing deadlines.

This position oversees the departments of Procurement, Production Planning, and Production Data.

What we are looking for:

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

Please note this position is based in Gold Coast, Australia. To apply, please submit your application via Motorsport Jobs today.