Senior Associate, Scheduling and Sequencing

Bring your analytical thinking and scheduling experience to help drive efficient production outcomes. Collaborate across teams to optimise production schedules

Benalla, Victoria (On-site) – Competitive salary package + bonus + benefits!

The Opportunity

Within Australia, our Benalla manufacturing site is located in regional Victoria, 2.5 hours north of Melbourne's CBD. The facility plays a crucial role in our Engineered To Order (ETO) operations, providing energy and automation solutions for efficiency and sustainability, primarily Transformers, Kiosks and Switchgear.

As a large-scale Energy Technology Partner, we are committed to our regional presence in Victoria and maintain a passion for manufacturing. We are seeking a Planner (Scheduling & Sequencing) to join our manufacturing team in Benalla. In this onsite role, you will be responsible for developing and optimising production schedules to ensure efficient use of resources, on-time delivery of customer orders, and smooth plant operations. Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Operations and Customer Service teams, you will play a key role in balancing demand, capacity and operational priorities while driving continuous improvement across planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules and sequencing plans to meet customer demand and operational targets.

• Optimise manufacturing workflows to maximise resource utilisation, minimise downtime and improve plant efficiency.

• Monitor production progress and proactively adjust schedules to address changes in demand, material availability, capacity constraints and business priorities.

• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain and Operations teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment across the manufacturing process.

• Analyse production data, capacity and workflow performance to identify improvement opportunities.

• Support inventory optimisation through effective production planning and coordination of material requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, process efficiency and service delivery.

• Maintain planning data and reporting within ERP and scheduling systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with business standards.

• Contribute to operational excellence initiatives and support a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

About You

• Previous experience in Production Planning, Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling, Supply Planning or a similar operational planning role.

• Strong understanding of production scheduling, sequencing and capacity planning principles within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with ERP systems and planning tools, ideally SAP or similar systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline.a

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills are highly regarded.

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

We offer a competitive salary package, bonus opportunities and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth, including:

• Flex@Work – a proactive, supportive and inclusive approach to flexible work options.

• FREE access to Coursera – online learning to support your ongoing development.

• Fitness Passport – focus on your health and wellbeing.

• Share Program with the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions.

• Annual Leave Purchase Options to provide greater flexibility.

• Employee discounts through Schneider Electric's rewards programs.

• Ongoing training and development on an expanding portfolio of Schneider products.

• Join the World's Most Sustainable Company and a recognised market leader.

• One of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 and an endorsed employer with WORK180.

• Be part of an organisation that lives its Values through Care and Inclusion.

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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