Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia

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

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing firm is seeking an Advanced Planning Manager based in Gold Coast, Australia. This senior leadership role focuses on driving integrated planning across procurement and production to optimize supply chain performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in supply chain planning, along with proven success in managing cross-functional teams. This position is key to ensuring operational excellence and leads initiatives for continuous improvement. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Motorsport Jobs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated planning and operational excellence across procurement and production planning.
• Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and production capabilities.
• Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production operations

Procurement experience

Cross-functional team management

Lean methodologies

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Change leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia, Guildford

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:

We are PWR Engineering, a leading manufacturer of automotive cooling products with a global presence and a focus on innovation. We are expanding our team and seeking a senior leader for the role of Advanced Planning Manager.

About the role:

The Advanced Planning Manager is responsible for driving integrated planning and operational excellence across procurement, production planning, and production data in a complex manufacturing environment. The role ensures alignment between strategic objectives, production capabilities, supplier networks, and project execution, aiming to optimize supply chain performance, enhance efficiency, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The manager will oversee departments including Procurement, Production Planning, and Production Data, ensuring production projects are well-planned, capacity is effectively managed, and manufacturing deadlines are met.

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in supply chain planning, production operations, and procurement in manufacturing, with global exposure.
• Proven success in managing cross-functional teams and leading strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Strategic thinking and systems-oriented approach.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead change and influence across functions.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.

This position is based on the Gold Coast, Australia. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Motorsport Jobs.