Senior Planner Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Bridgeton, MO (Job ID 1289303900)

Description

Job ID: 112182 

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.  

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Planner for the Bridgeton, MO facility.  The Senior Planner is responsible for planning program material requirements to support production's on time delivery to contract.  They will also manage material release to production per the master production schedule, in support of work order builds.  This position maintains accurate material line of balance to ensure inventory levels support on-time contractual deliveries.

• Create the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, materials availability and contractual requirements
• Obtain agreement from production, materials and program office before execution of the MPS
• Maintain the MPS files
• Ensure closeout of old programs/jobs to include the disposition of all requisition, purchase orders and residual inventory
• Monitor shipping performance to MPS and contract and create tracking reports
• Track and report the number of changes to each MPS
• Interfacing with contracts, planning, master scheduling and production to create and maintain the Internal Operating Plan (IOP)
• Ensure product is moving from production to packaging to shipping
• Create reports that show actual shipments against projections
• Work closely with manufacturing to establish and evolve a stable manufacturing schedule
• Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
• Responsible for rescheduling daily delivery requirements if problems require a re-plan to meet internal needs and contractual obligations
• Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of related experience
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
• Strong background in project material management
• Extensive experience in production planning
• Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint
• Excellent understanding of MRP systems
   

The expected pay scale for this position is $70,744.00/year - $101,163.00/year for the state of Illinois. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY