Specialist - Supply Planning

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are currently looking for an experienced Specialist - Supply Planning to join our Supply Chain team based in our beautiful office at Windsor, QLD. Reporting to the Lead – Supply Planning, this is a full-time, permanent role operating Monday to Friday.

The Specialist - Supply Planning supports the execution of planning activities at the Kooragang Island manufacturing centre and Western Australia region to guarantee that supply plan is achieved. This supply chain professional must ensure cost and service goals are met through effective execution of plans of a highly regulated and specialised range of products offered to customers within the mining and civil construction markets.

If you’re looking to advance your career in supply chain and make a real impact across critical operations, we would love to hear from you. 

What you will be doing

• Deliver short-term (weekly) supply plans that are achievable and protect customer service levels;
• Develop and maintain a 24-month rolling supply plan, balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and material constraints;
• Monitor plan performance, identify risks and gaps, and drive corrective actions to meet service, cost, and inventory targets;
• Translate the approved S&OP supply plan into executable production and material plans;
• Manage Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and oversee Material Requirements Planning (MRP) outputs to ensure effective execution;
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics to secure materials, align production, and respond to operational disruptions.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated 2-4  years experience of supply chain planning in a multinational environment (preferably with a global organisation);
• Relevant Degree related to Business Management or Supply Chain;
• Raw materials planning experience is highly regarded;
• Basic understanding of MRP and knowledge of SAP or other ERP system;
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel is an advantage.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.