Director, Planning & Supply Chain

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Transport for NSW seeks a Director, Planning & Supply Chain to lead planning and supply chain for Sydney Trains rolling stock, optimizing maintenance delivery, resource allocation and fleet performance. In this role you translate fleet requirements into capacity, budgets, and schedules, oversee warehousing, procurement, logistics and inventory, and build supplier and stakeholder relationships for resilience and cost efficiency. You should demonstrate strategic planning expertise, supply chain leadership in heavy infrastructure, operational excellence in maintenance scheduling and data driven decision making, plus commercial acumen and proven team leadership. To apply, tailor your CV to show measurable outcomes in fleet availability and budget management, review the role description, and apply by 11:59 PM Sunday 1 March 2026; questions to [email protected]. Flexible work options and inclusion are supported.

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Lead integrated planning and supply chain operations for Sydney Trains' rollingstock fleet – optimizing maintenance delivery, resource allocation, and operational performance.

 

 

In this role, you'll

 

Lead integrated operational planning, coordination, and management of rollingstock resources, maintenance schedules, and supply chain operations ensuring fleet availability, reliability, and performance.

 

Translate long-term fleet and asset requirements into operational capacity, budgets, and schedules while directing effective allocation of parts, materials, and resources for planned and condition-based maintenance delivery.

 

Develop and oversee comprehensive strategic and operational rollingstock planning, scheduling, and budgeting optimizing asset and resource utilization.

 

Develop, implement, and manage warehousing, logistics, and supply chain strategy for Sydney Trains' Rolling Stock Branch ensuring safe, reliable, cost-effective fleet support.

 

Lead end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, logistics, and inventory management ensuring timely, reliable access to parts and materials

 

Lead input to Asset Management and Annual Works Programs aligning maintenance with enterprise planning. Build effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders securing operational resilience and performance improvements

 

For more information on this position and business unit, please view the role description and information pack. 

 

 

About you

 

• Strategic Planning Expertise – Significant experience in strategic forward planning and resource management in heavy infrastructure operations
• Supply Chain Leadership – Proven track record managing complex supply chains in dynamic operational environments
• Operational Excellence – Demonstrated success optimizing maintenance delivery, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Stakeholder Navigation – Strong engagement skills navigating complex scenarios with competing stakeholder priorities
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Capability using analytics, forecasts, and insights to drive performance
• Commercial Acumen – Experience managing budgets, procurement, and cost-effective operations
• Team Leadership – Track record leading and empowering teams to deliver business outcomes
• Relevant Qualifications – Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience

 

Optimize fleet performance through integrated planning and supply chain excellence.

 

 

Who we are

 

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

 

 

Join us

 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

 

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy  

 

Apply today 

 

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Sunday 1st March 2026.

 

For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

 

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

 

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

 

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