Forecast Planning Supervisor

Reporting into Rebuilds – Operations Support Manager, the Forecast Planning Supervisor will join our Rebuilds Planning on a Full-Time basis at our Welshpool Branch. This role involves providing Supervision, coaching and mentoring to the Planning team who plan machine rebuilds for all WesTrac branches across the state. This role will also provide support and advice to the execution teams and the Rebuild Service Advisor team in operational decisions, problem solving and escalations, whilst building and promoting a culture that is safe, productive, and enjoyable.

Roster: Monday – Friday, 10.5 hours/day (including meal break)

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate planning, scheduling and resource allocation for machine rebuild projects, ensuring opportunities progress smoothly from initial lead stage through to confirmed work.
• Manage the Planning & Forecast shared mailbox, proactively reviewing, prioritising, delegating and assigning tasks to support efficient workflow management.
• Oversee the allocation of build bays and workshop locations, leveraging planning tools to maintain an accurate master schedule and rebuild project pipeline.
• Develop and maintain a consolidated master plan, providing visibility of rebuild opportunities, resource capacity, bay and branch utilisation, and cross-site planning requirements.
• Lead all planning and forecasting activities for Machine Rebuilds statewide from the centralised Welshpool location, including the management of 8-week locked plans, detailed task schedules and a rolling 12-month forecast.
• Provide expert planning insight and operational guidance to the Rebuilds Operations Support Manager, ensuring future workloads are achievable, appropriately resourced and execution ready.

Skills & Experience:

• 5-7 years' leadership experience in a similar role, with a proven ability to build, lead and collaborate across teams.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in MEM long-term planning and forecasting, with strong proficiency in planning tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet and Primavera, with proven ability to coach and lead new team members in the use of such tools.
• Excellent organisational, time management, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive positive outcomes across stakeholders.
• Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical or Electrical) or a relevant Trade Qualification is desirable.

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family. 
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.  
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.  

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 6226