Industrial Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Thales Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - driving this technology are our people.
It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.
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
- Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with Competitive Remuneration.
- Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave.
- Veterans Leave.
- Personal & professional training, development and internal growth opportunities.
OUR TEAM
As part of our VTS business, our PRV team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose. Most importantly - be a part of a positive team culture that is focused on our people.
YOUR ROLE:
Come join our growing Industry team as an Industrial Planner. The Industrial Planner is in charge of organising production/repair activities, coordinating orders to meet demand. They are responsible for setting planning standards and overseeing plan performance, always aiming for optimal achievement of time, cost and quality, business continuity and customer satisfaction. They are actively involved in continuous improvement.
This is a 12 months Fixed-Term Contract role with a possibility of extensions or converting in to a permanent role.
Working at our Bendigo site, on Dja Dja Wurrung Land, your exciting new career opportunity will see you:
- Produce plans broken down at the scale of their perimeter and supervise the performance of the plans.
- Propose and manage the planning strategy in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (safety stocks, safety deadlines, order points, etc).
- Assist the Master Planner in association with Autonomous Production and/or Repair Unit (APRU) Manager in developing the Production & Repair Plan.
- Conduct a daily workload/capacity analysis with the Master Planner and the APRU Manager (personnel and resources).
- Propose appropriate planning solutions to address short-term disruptions (e.g., litigation, contingencies, unanticipated fluctuation in needs or capacity, priority management).
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
- Mastery of Industrial Information Systems (in particular ERP, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)).
- Good knowledge of the supply chain process and flows of the ICC, particularly the Master Production Programme.
- Knowledge of the manufacturing/repair processes implemented within the scope of activity and Just-in-Time production.
- Implementation of continuous improvement tools (Gemba Walks, 5S, just-in-time, Plan Do Check Action (PDCA))
- Use of digital tools/dashboards to manage activity (analyses, decision support).
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 and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
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It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right - no matter your background or personal circumstances - please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.
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.