At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More.

About the role

WesTrac is seeking a Planner to join the team at Casula! We have exciting opportunities available for both a 12-month maternity leave contract and a permanent full-time position.

Reporting to the Branch Manager and supporting the Workshop Supervisors this role will require you to use proactive methods of data collection, analysis and tracking to schedule and plan workload in line with resources and agreed timelines.  You will facilitate better velocity and reduced cost while having a positive impact on customer satisfaction.

You will use your ability to absorb technical information to create demand planning reports to ensure peaks and troughs can be managed effectively.  Your communication skills will be utilised between internal and external stakeholders regarding job requirements, parts requirements, job and technician status, seeking feedback and providing follow-up post completion of job.

You will have a proactive approach to your work with demonstrated experience working in high performing teams and have a methodical approach to problem solving to reduce backorder delays and drive efficiency to achieve DIFOT.

This is an outstanding opportunity to grow and develop your career with a globally recognised Caterpillar dealership.

Skills & Experience

• Planning experience in a manufacturing or transportation environment (desirable)
• Demonstrate knowledge in working and understanding Equipment Maintenance and planning concepts.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Practical experience in mobile equipment maintenance planning and scheduling (desirable)
• Computer skills and experience using Microsoft office products and adaptability to learn new programs.
• Proven ability to relate well and build productive working relationships with people at all levels.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, planning and time management skills.
• Demonstrated abilities to be able to problem solve and offer solutions.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain successful working relationships 

Why Join WesTrac?

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member you will receive:

• Competitive remuneration
• Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and receive $1000 for each successful referral, $3000 for trades!
• Annual Remuneration and performance review
• Discounted CAT Hand Tools
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• Income protection with 24/7 coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for
• Online Learning Library to support your continued development
• Opportunities for progression with pathways to field services, sales and leadership roles
• Dealership network with opportunities for short term or permanent transfers
• Salary Packaging + Novated leases
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Apply Now

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link. For further information please call our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 quoting job reference #2938.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly supports the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace.