Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia

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

Job summary

A leading automotive solutions provider is seeking an Advanced Planning Manager based in Gold Coast, Australia. This key role involves driving integrated planning and operational excellence across procurement and production, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in supply chain planning and procurement, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in cross-functional leadership. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement within a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supply chain planning, production operations, and procurement.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated planning and operational excellence across procurement and production.
• Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and production capabilities.
• Enhance production efficiency and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production operations

Procurement

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Tools

ERP systems

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Client:

PWR Europe Limited

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Posted:

06.08.2025

Expiry Date:

20.09.2025

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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 are consistently breaking boundaries, delving into new innovations, and venturing into thrilling industries such as electric, aerospace, and defence.With year-on-year success we are expanding our team and wanting to attract 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. This role is accountable for ensuring production projects are planned in advance, production capacity is planned to allow make-buy decision process and production scheduling achieves agreed manufacture dates.

This role will be responsible for leading 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.
• Demonstrated 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
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement

Please note this position will be based on the Gold Coast, Australia. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via Motorsport Jobs today.