Planning & Logistics Manager

UGLs Manufacturing & Maintenance business are looking for a high performing Planning & Logistics Manager to join our $2.3 billion New Intercity Fleet (NIF) project team based at our purpose-built maintenance facility in Kangy Angy on the NSW Central Coast. This role will be offered as permanent fulltime.

The NIF project will oversee the replacement of trains carrying customers from Sydney to the Central Coast, Newcastle, the Blue Mountains and the South Coast. UGL will operate a new maintenance facility and provide maintenance and asset management services to the new fleet for 15 years.

About your role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Planning & Logistics Manager is responsible for the management of planning and delivery of maintenance works for the NIF Project and support the management of the customers’ requests including attribution and reporting to the customer.

Other key responsibilities will include:

• Plan maintenance activities for the train, Maintenance Facility Equipment and Maintenance Facility Buildings including overhauls, modification and refurbishment works
• Manage all train movements within the Maintenance Facility, including pick-up and drop-off of trains at the handover/hand-back points.
• Coordinate train requests and positioning for maintenance with the operator and Train Maintenance Delivery Managers to meet operations and maintenance requirements
• Support and respond to customer requests including the attribution process, monthly, annual reports and adhoc requests

About you

• Experience in a procurement, supply chain or subcontract coordinator role, including negotiation of contracts, contract management and dispute resolution, within project parameters
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business, certificate in professional logistician (CTL) or equivalent including Diploma in Project Management and or Buissness.
• Understanding of a maintenance and asset management systems and processes
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
• Experience gained in the rail, automotive, military, defence, avionics or any other safety critical environment.

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training for career progression
• A competitive remuneration package, employee assistance program for employees and their families
• AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

What makes you right for UGL 

• Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
• Empower a united and collaborative culture
• Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
• Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
• Genuine concern for safety

About Us

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

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