Resource Planner

About the role

Elphinstone is seeking a highly organised and motivated Resource Planner to join our team based at our Wivenhoe facility. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring materials, parts and supplier relationships are effectively managed to support our production operations and business objectives.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will help maintain supply continuity, optimise inventory levels and support production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with assigned suppliers

• Purchase parts and materials to meet production and part sales requirements

• Source and evaluate supplier quotes

• Plan materials for Elphinstone products in line with the MRP and production schedules

• Engage new suppliers and ensure they are correctly established in MRP, including required supply agreements

• Review and negotiate supplier costs and lead times and identify alternative suppliers where needed to maintain competitive costs and reliable supply

• Maintain accurate purchasing data in the MRP to support effective and efficient purchasing

• Work with internal stakeholders to evaluate consumable and tool requirements and support production needs

About you

• Experience in purchasing, inventory, logistics and MRP/ERP systems and processes
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, customer service and people skills
• Strong planning, organising and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a practical and timely manner
• Ability to anticipate issues, develop solutions and follow them through to resolution
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels and as part of a team
• Manufacturing experience would be an advantage

About Elphinstone

For more than 50 years, Elphinstone Pty Ltd has been a leading Australian manufacturer designing and building world-class equipment for the global mining industry. Our products operate across the world, and our reputation has been built on quality, innovation and, most importantly, the expertise and commitment of our people.

Why join Elphinstone?

• Work for a respected Tasmanian manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Secure full-time position with opportunities for growth and development.
• Diverse role with exposure to procurement, planning, logistics and supplier management.

At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and plays a part in contributing to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered and valued.

Our people are talented and live by our values in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people. Elphinstone people understand our business model, have a passion for customer service, and mentor with Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership and Initiative.

Interested in joining our team?

Apply now through Seek with your current resume.

Want to know more about the role or remuneration package please contact our Recruitment Coordinator Karen Pateman for a confidential discussion on [0422 229 262](tel:0422 229 262)

Additional Information

Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening, and national police check.

Applications close 16th October 2026

Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidate, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.