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Planner II

In Person (Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044)
Full Time
$58,466 – $76,006 Per Year
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Locations:
Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044

About Leonardo DRS

For more than 50 years, Leonardo DRS has built a legacy of technology leadership by providing advanced defense products, systems and solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied customers.

As a prime contractor, Leonardo is a leading technology innovator, and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide. Leonardo specializes in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, we build power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems for a wide range of commercial customers.

Our focus is developing solutions for Warfighters across every domain. Next-generation naval power and propulsion, sensing autonomous threats before they arrive, protecting forces in the air and on the ground, and advanced situational awareness capabilities are just part of how Leonardo DRS ensures our forces have a distinct battlefield advantage.

Our broad technology portfolio focuses on advanced sensing, network computing, power & propulsion and force protection, as well as a range of key defense priorities. We are leading the way in developing disruptive technologies for dynamic, interconnected, and multi-domain capabilities to defend against new and emerging threats.

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities

  • Based on the MPS driven demand, select and sequence available jobs to be run at specific workstations or machines
  • Meet weekly with Contracts to review all pending and recently received demands and assign planner responsibility to the appropriate individual
  • Manage overall workload and align resources as needed to maintain balance
  • Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for consistent project Material EAC’s and Execution Charts
  • Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
  • Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
  • Maintain the run and set up times associated with each job / product / part
  • Create and maintain the expected completion of each scheduled job
  • Review the schedule and ensure the raw materials are available when needed to run according to the schedule
  • Create a forward-looking plan to create purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries to support the run schedules
  • Ensure all outside services are planned and monitored
  • Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
  • Highlight critical parts and any issue, which may keep operations from meeting the MPS
  • Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated 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
  • Strong understanding of MRP systems
The expected pay scale for this position is $58,466.00/year - $76,006.00/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
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