Coordinator - 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

As a Planning Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our production plans are flawlessly executed. Your primary responsibility will be to support the planning activities, ensuring that our cost and service goals are met. You will be working with a highly regulated and specialized range of products that we offer to our esteemed customers within the mining and civil construction markets. This role is not just about following plans - it’s about creating value and making a difference. If you’re ready to take up this challenge and contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our company. Your journey to excellence starts here.

What you will be doing

• Supports priority planning of production and applies best practice stock management principles.
• Links market activities with production priorities, safety stock strategies, and raw materials management.
• Translates the Supply plan into material requirements and supports the alignment of demand and supply.
• Communicates with stakeholders weekly about the supply plan and potential risks or disruptions.
• Works with Procurement and Sourcing to secure the supply of raw materials.
• Responds immediately to escalated issues at plant or delivery domain and balances the supply master plan.
• Maintains quality and accuracy of Planning related Master Data objects and supports implementation of master production schedule.

What you will bring

• Relevant Degree related to business management or supply chain
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning in an MNC environment (preferably with a global organisation)
• Highly organised and customer focused
• Basic understanding of MRP and knowledge of SAP or other ERP system, Excel, Microsoft word is an advantage 
• Possesses integrity and builds trust both internally and externally, demonstrating business intellect and a competitive spirit.
• Exudes confidence, shows courage in decision-making, and is open to feedback.
• Models resilience and flexibility, adapts well to new circumstances, and works in a team-oriented fashion, supporting others’ success.

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.