Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of automotive cooling products is seeking an Advanced Planning Manager to drive integrated planning and operational excellence. This role requires extensive experience in supply chain planning and production operations, with a focus on optimizing efficiency and leading cross-functional teams. Candidates must have strong knowledge of ERP systems and be adept in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This position is based in Gold Coast, Australia.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Optimize supply chain performance and enhance production efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Ensure production projects align with strategic objectives.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production operations

Procurement

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Leadership

Change management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia, Oxford District

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:

PWR Engineering The Unfair Advantage is a leading manufacturer of automotive cooling products, renowned in global motorsports and expanding into electric, aerospace, and defense industries. With over 550 staff across Australia, America, and the UK, and listed on the ASX, we are driven by innovation and growth.

About the role:

The Advanced Planning Manager is a 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, this role ensures alignment between strategic objectives, production capabilities, supplier networks, and project execution. Key responsibilities include optimizing supply chain performance, enhancing production efficiency, and leading cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement. The role also ensures production projects are planned in advance, production capacity is aligned with make-buy decisions, and manufacturing schedules meet deadlines.

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

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in supply chain planning, production operations, and procurement within manufacturing, including international 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 leadership skills.
• Effective communication and change management abilities.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.

This position is based in Gold Coast, Australia. If interested, please apply via Motorsport Jobs today.