Job Description
Material Planner reports to the value stream materials manager in a high growth., change oriented, dynamic and tactical work environment. Planner is accountable for executing, issuing and controlling MRP based production schedule. Material planner coordinator will utilize the MRP system to support piers, interface with internal customers with respect to production planning and problem resolution, process improvement, monitoring and prioritizing workloads.
Responsibilities/Accountably shop floor execution serve as the primary interface between production management, first line supervision and Material Control Specialist. Planner will help to insure on time delivery of materials to the assigned production use areas, perform inventory audits as needed to identify material availability risk to include but not limited to order replenishment, parts obsolescence or items lost of misdirected.
Planning coordinator collaborates with engineering, supplier quality, technicians and operations supervision to assure adequate supply of materials are available to support production to schedule.
Planner will accurately status work order progress and material consumption and will post goods to stock or transact items to next manufacturing process.
Coordinator will prepare and process documents such as release request, shipping documents, material request and move order status for the department. Planner will conduct demand management review for materials on hand and pending arrival and ensure proper shop floor supply to production schedules.
Planner will review stock out performance and correlate and analyze information from various departments to consider such factors as arability, customer satisfaction and delivery requirements related to lead time and production scheduled need.
Ability to effectively communicated with stakeholders, customers and other departments at all levels, advanced proficiency with MS office Suite, (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.)
MRP experience (Oracle or SAP) customer service focused with willingness to own the customer experience, ability to work and make decisions independently. Planner must have strong organizational skills and pay close attention to detail in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Coordinator needs strong process improvement and problem-solving skills and can work in a team environment.
Required Skills and Education
- Associate's in technical or business related discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Production experience
- Material planning
- Experience working with a schedule
- Attention to detail
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Preferred Skills and Education
Bachelor's Degree in technical or business related discipline
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a High School Diploma and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience