Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Advanced Planning Manager based in Swindon, UK. This role demands extensive experience in supply chain planning and production operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence and optimizing supply chain performance within a complex global manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential. This position offers a chance to impact strategic objectives and lead cross-functional teams toward continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated planning and operational excellence across procurement.
• Optimize supply chain performance and enhance efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives for continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production operations

Procurement

ERP systems

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: PWR Europe Limited

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 06.08.2025

Expiry Date: 20.09.2025

Job Description:

We are PWR Engineering

Leading manufacturer of cutting-edge automotive cooling products in Australia, with a global presence and a focus on innovation in industries such as electric vehicles, aerospace, and defence. We have over 550 staff across Australia, America, and the UK, and are listed on the ASX stock exchange. We are committed to breaking boundaries and driving technological advancements.

About the role:

The Advanced Planning Manager is a senior leadership position 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. The role focuses on optimizing supply chain performance, enhancing efficiency, and leading cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement. The manager will ensure production projects are planned in advance, capacity is aligned with make-buy decisions, and manufacturing deadlines are met.

Departments:

Procurement, Production Planning, Production Data

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in supply chain planning, production operations, and procurement within manufacturing, including global 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.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and influence across functions.
• Effective communication and change management skills.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.

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