Production Planner

It’s not just about your career or job titleIt’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

What are we offering you?- Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration- Rewards & Recognition Program- Discounted health insurance with Medibank- Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with? Reporting to Materials Manager. As a member of the Operations Team, you will be responsible for scheduling production activities by leveraging MRP system suggestions, work orders and planned orders. The role focuses on optimizing material availability, aligning supply and demand, and addressing production challenges. MRP maintenance and reporting responsibilities are also key aspects of the role.

Where is the position located? This is Permanent full time position at any of our office site across Australia

What will your typical day look like?- Prepare production schedules based on workorders and planned orders- Monitoring material availability as indicated by MRP system, addressing shortages and ensuring alignment with production requirements.- MRP Driven Problem Solving: Analyse and act on supply and demand misalignments highlighted by MRP working with teams to implement corrective measures.- Operational Scheduling Support: Plan and adjust production programs based on MRP insights, master schedule, shop capacity and tooling availability.- Process Optimization: Use system data to identify and drive improvements in scheduling and production workflows.- Collaboration and Coordination: Work across teams and shifts to resolve issues such as bottlenecks, part shortages, resource constraints, and capacity challenges.- Data Analysis and Reporting: Review data from MRP and production systems to create actionable reports and provide insights to senior management.- MRP item set-up and parameter maintenance

What do we want to know about you?- Degree graduate (Finance/IT or Supply Chain preferred)- Experience in Commodity or General Stock Management, Logistics, Financial Management, Accounting or similar- Proficiency with Oracle MRP or similar systems- Advanced MS Office suite skills, particularly Excel for data analysis (pivot tables, charts, and reports)

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Who are we?
- Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

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Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
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