Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive solutions provider is seeking an experienced Advanced Planning Manager to drive integrated planning and optimize supply chain performance. This senior leadership position requires extensive experience in supply chain planning, production operations, and procurement. The role is essential for enhancing production efficiency and ensuring strategic alignment across departments. Apply now to join a company known for its continuous innovation and global presence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supply chain planning and production operations.
• Proven success in managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated planning and operational excellence across departments.
• Optimize supply chain performance and enhance production efficiency.
• Ensure production schedules meet manufacturing deadlines.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production operations

Procurement

ERP systems

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Change management

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

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 continuously innovating and expanding 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 increasing demand. Want to embark on a thrilling career? Unleash your potential here, at PWR.

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, the role ensures alignment between strategic objectives, production capabilities, supplier networks, and project execution. The focus is on optimizing supply chain performance, enhancing production efficiency, and leading initiatives for continuous improvement. The role is accountable for planning production projects in advance, coordinating production capacity for make-buy decisions, and ensuring production schedules meet manufacturing deadlines.

This role will lead the following departments:

• Procurement
• Production Planning
• Production Data

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in supply chain planning, production operations, and procurement within a manufacturing environment, including global exposure.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and leading 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.
• Leadership and influence across functions.
• Effective communication and change management abilities.
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

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