Material Planner
The Opportunity
As the Material Planner for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for ensuring materials and components are accurately planned, forecasted and available to support shipbuilding production schedules. Working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain and Production teams, you'll play a critical role in maintaining material data integrity, translating manufacturing requirements into production-ready material plans, and supporting the successful delivery of Defence shipbuilding projects.
About AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
Learn more at austal.com/ssa
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
- Analyse production schedules, work orders and engineering documentation to forecast material requirements and maintain accurate material plans.
- Translate Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) into Production Bills of Materials (PBOM) and ensure data accuracy within ERP systems.
- Monitor material readiness, availability and inventory status to support scheduled production activities.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain and Production teams to resolve shortages, changes, obsolescence and material risks.
- Support project demand forecasting, schedule alignment and contingency planning to maintain on-time delivery objectives.
- Ensure materials meet required quality, Defence and project compliance standards.
- Experience in material planning, production planning, procurement or supply chain operations.
- Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory management and material planning principles.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as IFS, SAP or similar.
- Ability to interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), production requirements and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.
- Experience within shipbuilding, marine, manufacturing or defence environments.
- Understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of material forecasting and inventory optimisation practices.
- Familiarity with global supply chain management and supplier lead times.
- APICS CPIM or a similar supply chain certification.
- Experience supporting large-scale project or production environments.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
