Planning Engineer

• Perth-based role – Monday to Friday
• Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
• Company contribution towards private health insurance
• Use your planning expertise to drive the future of our iron ore operations

About the role

An opportunity currently exists for a Planning Engineer to join our Technical Services team in Perth. Reporting to the Superintendent Planning, you will play a key role in driving operational efficiency and supply chain alignment. You will manage demand planning processes and apply advanced data analytics to deliver accurate forecasting, optimise inventory, and support production targets. By integrating system-based planning with data-driven insights, you will help ensure our operations meet both market requirements and organisational goals.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment, working alongside industry leaders to support the continued success of one of Western Australia's leading iron ore producers. Turn data into decisions – and decisions into results 

Duties

• Create accurate demand forecasts by blending historical data, market trends, and operational insights
• Optimise cutting-edge planning systems to deliver timely, reliable data for decision‑making
• Turn complex data into actionable insights by analysing operational, sales, and supply chain information
• Work closely with production, logistics, and commercial teams to align plans with real-world capabilities
• Design dynamic dashboards and reports to track performance, inventory, and supply chain health
• Safeguard data integrity and compliance while driving smarter, faster planning processes
• Model scenarios and predict outcomes to stay ahead of market changes and operational challenges

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Proficiency in demand planning software such as SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, or similar
• Skilled in data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau to present clear, actionable insights
• Strong analytical capability with experience in SQL and statistical analysis
• Postgraduate qualification or certifications in analytics, forecasting, or machine learning (desirable)
• Experience in mining or heavy industry supply chain operations – iron ore experience highly regarded

Perth ROC Facilities

• Free on-site parking at remote operational centre (ROC)
• Modern spacious office with break-out facilities
• In-house café providing variety of hot & cold food options and barista coffee
• Flexi Leave available to all Perth based office staff
• Flexible working hours outside of core business hours
• Active social club with community events and activities for employees
• Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation initiative which provide events for your family

About Hancock Iron Ore
The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation. 

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia's Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

How to apply

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To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.