Production Planner

Perform purposeful work of national significance
- Support the implementation within Manufacturing using your technical expertise
- Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Production Planner within our Battlespace Integrated Solutions based in Edinburgh Parks, SA.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
- Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual
- Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values

**Your new role**:
**As a Production Planner you may be required to**:

- Work closely with Production Manager on capacity strategy, project direction to ensure resource, materials and machines are available.
- Generate production schedule covering short-term horizon.
- Respond to product delivery requests from customers and internal stakeholders.
- Review production schedule integrity and drive raw material / wip expediting; pro-actively highlight schedule risks and work with manufacturing, engineering and procurement stakeholders on issue resolution.
- Analyse short-term impact to production schedule driven by unplanned manufacturing downtimes/product issues and recommends recovery plan as required.
- Assist in maintaining MRP related planning parameters. Troubleshoots system errors related to planning parameters, BOM & route as it happens.
- Collects and assess data about production progress & project status and prepares report for team review.

About you

**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:

- Previous experience in production scheduling/production planning role
- APICS qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Working knowledge of ERP and shopfloor management.
- Practical knowledge and experience in manufacturing capabilities, process technologies and related business information systems.
- Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost.
- Advanced MS Office skills, especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.
- Strong problem solving skills
- Challenges status quo and open to change

Clearances

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Our culture

You will be joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We are striving to create an inclusive culture where the voices and talents of every individual are valued and everyone has a sense of belonging.

We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180
If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via this link.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.