Advanced Planning Manager - Based in Gold Coast, Australia

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking an Advanced Planning Manager based in Gold Coast, Australia. This senior leadership role focuses on optimizing end-to-end supply chain performance, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring production projects are effectively planned and executed. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in supply chain planning, strong knowledge of ERP systems, and effective leadership skills. Apply today to join a pioneering team driving innovation in the automotive cooling industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated planning and operational excellence across procurement, production planning, and production data.
• Optimize end-to-end supply chain performance and enhance production efficiency.
• Ensure production projects are planned in advance and aligned with capacity.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production operations

Procurement

Cross-functional team management

ERP systems

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Change management

Job description

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

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

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 consistently breaking boundaries, delving into new innovations, and venturing 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 unprecedented 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, this role ensures alignment between strategic objectives, production capabilities, supplier networks, and project execution. The focus is on optimizing end-to-end supply chain performance, enhancing production efficiency, and leading cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement. The role is accountable for ensuring production projects are planned in advance, production capacity is aligned with make-buy decisions, and production scheduling achieves manufacturing deadlines.

This position will lead 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.
• 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.
• Effective cross-functional leadership and influence.
• Excellent 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 you are interested, please apply via Motorsport Jobs today.