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Production Cntrl Planner Sr

BAE Systems

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Fort Wayne, IN
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Job Overview:

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced professional to join an integrated production and MRO planning team.  The Business Integration Planner plans, prepares, issues  and controls production schedules.  Coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet demand requirements.  Collaborates to effectively manage physical inventory strategy optimizing production flow and inventory accuracy.  Advises management of the status for work in progress, material availability, and potential production impacts.  Measures, reports, and develops corrective actions to maintain KPI's at acceptable levels.  This role will also drive process improvement and provide a team lead support.

Responsibilities include:
  • Proactively maintain a safe work environment
  • Assess and interpret customer needs from multiple interfaces
  • Develop and review 1-year rolling plan with a 2-year forecast period
  • Develop and maintain monthly operational plan
  • Meet customer requirements of on-time shipment
  • Communicate and status priorities throughout shop
  • Lead Root Cause Corrective Action activities
  • Present work orders and align with production plan
  • Maintain accurate master demand to meet customer and business commitments
  • Present material properly at the point of use (POU) – logistics
  • Drive inventory reduction and support accuracy initiatives
  • Ensure product compliance through WIP/BOM maintenance
  • Promote a culture of 100% quality
  • Ensure ongoing collaboration of best practices and strategies
  • Model appropriate behaviors that encourage effective team work
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to support improved process and resource availability
  • Conduct and participate in training as needed

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelors Degree or 4 years of related work experience
  • Advanced working knowledge of MS Office
  • Strong Analytical skills, attention to detail, and proven problem solving abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate and drive resolution to issues
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary for working with diverse work teams across various functional areas
  • Planning experience in a production environment

Preferred Skills and Education

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Analyst level experience in data analysis and management
  • Experience in SQL, PL/SQL package/procedure based programming and database object modeling
  • Apex (Application Express)
  • MRP Proficiency (Oracle Preferred)
  • Ability to develop tools and process to streamline data collection and analysis
  • Ability to plan complex build schedules
  • Power BI Experience
  • CPIM Certified

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.