Material Planner

About Thales

At Thales, we believe technology is a powerful force for good, making our world safer, more sustainable, and inclusive. We harness human intelligence to build systems and solutions that people rely on daily. We foster curiosity, diverse perspectives, and a collaborative spirit to continually challenge what's possible, driving progress in critical industries from manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, all to build a future we can trust.

Benefits @ Thales

• Competitive remuneration + Super
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• 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
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

The Role: Material Planner

Join our team as a Material Planner, where you will be instrumental in coordinating production and repair activities to efficiently meet demand. This role involves overseeing planning performance, optimizing resource utilization, ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, and driving continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production and repair plans within your designated scope.
• Define clear planning standards, ensure the accuracy of data, and optimize ERP planning settings.
• Monitor stock levels diligently and adjust plans to effectively balance demand, capacity, and industrial constraints.
• Optimize the utilization of all resources, including personnel, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Provide crucial support to the Master Planner and APRU Manager in the development and execution of the overall Production & Repair Plan.
• Analyze workload and capacity, implementing proactive solutions for any short-term disruptions.
• Track industrial cycles meticulously and maintain accurate, up-to-date ERP records.

Your Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Strong knowledge and practical experience with ERP/MRP, PLM, and various industrial information systems.
• Solid understanding of complex supply chain flows, master scheduling principles, and manufacturing/repair processes.
• Proven experience applying Just-in-Time methodologies and continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5S, Gemba, PDCA).
• Confidence in utilizing digital tools and dashboards for in-depth analysis and informed decision support.
• Excellent communication skills, coupled with strong collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated rigour and the capacity to work effectively and autonomously without direct people management.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgment email. We are committed to providing a personalized experience for suitable applicants as they progress through our selection and assessment process. Please note that pre-employment police checks are required prior to any offer of employment.

As this role requires a Defence security clearance, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. For more details on clearances, please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't feel like a perfect fit; we value diverse backgrounds and personal circumstances. Thales is dedicated to fostering a diverse workplace and is proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women. We continuously strive to build a genuinely equitable employer through industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs), and development opportunities for everyone.

Key skills/competency

• Material Planning
• ERP/MRP
• Supply Chain Management
• Production Planning
• Inventory Control
• Continuous Improvement
• Resource Optimization
• Data Analysis
• Logistics
• Master Scheduling