Equipment Planning Specialist

Our Company and Culture

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has approximately 44,000 employees in more than 150 countries.

We conduct business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To achieve this, we always act in line with our high ethical standards, putting safety first and always showing consideration for the environment and the communities in which we operate. The safety and well-being of our employees and the environment are our core values. Finally, we care about others and build relationships based on honesty, respect and trust.

At Sandvik, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Equipment Planning Specialist to join our busy team in Perth. Reporting to the Operations Manager – Service WA you will be responsible performing complex planning and resource allocation tasks to drive greater productivity and transparency within our Parts and Service workshop operations in WA. This role is required to develop and monitor work schedules to support the delivery of capital equipment, machine rebuilds and major component repairs.

This role is a full-time requirement, however Sandvik recognises the desire for flexible working options. Flexible employment arrangements include condensed working weeks, working from home, flexible start/finish times, etc.

Areas of responsibility

• Develop project plans ensuring required resources are available and work is carried out in line with equipment delivery schedules and Service Level Agreements/Contracts

• Plan, calculate, define and document the production process for new and standard products

• Manage post project reviews, including outcomes, recommendations and commitments

• Work in conjunction with Workshop Managers and Supervisors to ensure accurate resource allocation

• Assist other production units with information about the activities and the reallocation work

• Assist with inventory planning and corrective actions including but not limited to defective and non-conforming parts, technical feedback, part number conflicts, parts supersessions and other job related

Your profile

• Relevant maintenance trade or tertiary qualification

• Demonstrated experience in a similar position (Planner/Scheduler)

• Demonstrated experience in resource allocation and inventory management

• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic planning skills

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Ability to work autonomously and be decisive

• Sound understanding of the mining industry

• The right to work in Australia

• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical test

Agencies need not apply.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

What we offer

• A rewarding career with diverse opportunities

• Flexibility to work from home

• An Employee Benefits Program including salary sacrifice options

• 12.5% Superannuation on top of all earnings

• Company Performance Bonus scheme

• Length of Service Recognition program

• Company funded paid parental leave

• Training and development opportunities

Sandvik is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website.