Planning Coordinator

About the role

Reporting to the Planning Manager the Planning Coordinator is a key position within the Planning Service Team and is responsible for the daily planning requirements.  The focus of the role is to help drive efficiency and effectiveness in forecasting, loading and manufacture of product to meet customer demands, with established standards of safety, quality and timeliness. You will be the pivotal liaison person between site, dispatch, production, inventory, scheduling and the sales team to ensure that their requirements are understood and are being met within the best interest of the business.

This role is site based, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities for this role include:
 

• Plan and monitor the production conditions, manufacturing and despatch requirements on a daily basis


• Liaise and communicate with Planning Team in fine tuning the planning requirements (Finite Capacity Planning) and keep the team informed of progress


• Delivery confirmations on Day3 to Day1 with site personnel to ensure production and loading efficiencies


• Ensure the planning system parameters (manufacturability)/ procedures/ process are kept up to date and relevant


• Understand customer requirements, machine capabilities and resolving customer issues


• Work with Production and Despatch team to assist in setting short-term manning/ truck requirements


• Liaise with Maintenance team to ensure equipment is available without impacting customer promise


• Provide daily reports to internal stakeholders of progress against plan, reasons for divergence and the actions being taken to rectify


• Manage production and loading plans for Operational requirements without compromising customer

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills with a strong focus and commitment to quality, compliance and reporting requirements along with the ability to remain calm and focused in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications and experience:

• Working knowledge of planning management systems is an advantage


• Previous production, planning or reinforcing industry experience is desirable


• Working knowledge of production processes within the manufacturing industry or related environment


• Highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills


• Ability to adhere to strict safety standards within a manufacturing or related industry


• Ability to multi-task and work within time restraints and deadlines


• Familiarity with SPARKS, JDE, ARMA or SAP is desirable


• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – MS Word, Excel and Outlook

You will gain valuable exposure to a vibrant production network where no two days are the same. You will work within a welcoming and high performing team, of passionate people where it is easy to see the successful outcomes of your actions. Future training and development opportunities in operations, planning, projects or scheduling are all very much supported within the business.

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).


• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.


• Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more.


• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.


• Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners- Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS. 

About us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. We are nation builders. Each day, we help build futures through sustainable steel.

InfraBuild Reinforcing is the trusted reinforcing solutions supplier to major infrastructure and mega projects across Australia. From high-rises that shape our cities' skylines to transport projects that redefine how commuters navigate them, we partner with Australia's trusted construction companies to deliver projects that define our nation.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
  
  


• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
  
  


• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.