AddressAt Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.
Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
Our Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration + Super
- ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
- Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
- Personal & professional training development opportunities
About Your Role: Planning Manager
As a Planning Manager, you will lead a team of planners to develop, manage, and monitor procurement and repair plans in line with demand ensuring contractual commitments and customer satisfaction are met. You will ensure the plans meet customer needs, adhering to time, cost, and quality objectives, while actively engaging in continuous improvement. This is a full-time permanent role based in Garden Island, NSW.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and develop the planning team.
- Ensure alignment between the demand and supply plans.
- Identify deviations and escalate major alerts, proposing and monitoring alternative solutions.
- Ensure accurate planning parameters in the ERP system and coordinate root cause analysis for deviations.
- Participate in S&OP through supply reviews, developing the plan, and managing demand/forecast.
- Improve supply chain performance through analysis and targeted actions.
Your Skills:
- Formal qualifications in APICS. Lean/Six Sigma desirable.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop people.
- Mastery of ERP, MRP, and PLM systems and a high degree of proficiency with excel.
- Proficiency in S&OP/IBP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to transparency and effective information sharing.
- Knowledge of repair processes desirable.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.
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We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.
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