Planner/Estimator

About Us

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

This isn't your typical planning role. It's a unique opportunity to join Komatsu in a dual Planner / Estimator position, where you'll play a critical role in establishing and driving the success of our new Machine Shop operation.

You'll be responsible for planning and scheduling all incoming machine shop work while also preparing quotations and estimates that support business growth and generate revenue. If you enjoy balancing operational planning with commercial outcomes, this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and scheduling all machine shop work to maximise workflow and on-time delivery.
• Preparing accurate quotations and estimates for machining and component repair work.
• Managing jobs from quotation through to invoicing and completion.
• Coordinating with Production, Warehouse, Sales, Service, and external vendors to meet customer timeframes.
• Monitoring production performance, lead times, DIFOT, and capacity.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer outcomes.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in both production planning/scheduling and estimating or quoting within machining, manufacturing, heavy engineering, or heavy equipment environments.
• A strong understanding of machining processes and workshop operations.
• Experience with SAP and/or Microsoft AX would be highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to accurately scope and price work.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Why work for us!

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.