• Senior Planner

    Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Fitchburg, MA)


    Job ID: 112852

     

    The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

    Job Responsibilities

    + Develop complex analyses for specific areas of expertise

    + Generate & distribute monthly Material Estimates at Completion (EACs) for backlog projects

    + Identify root causes for anomalies in the month over month EACs & report variances to project teams

    + Monitor the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, materials availability, contractual requirements & proactively report risk to the program and operations offices

    + Obtain agreement from production, materials, and program office before execution of the MPS

    + Ensure closeout of old programs/jobs to include the disposition of all requisition, purchase orders and residual inventory

    + Monitor shipping & build performance to MPS and contract and create tracking reports

    + 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

    + Create reports that identify material risks against build schedule

    + Work closely with manufacturing to establish and evolve a stable manufacturing schedule

    + Improve current system, functions, reports, and daily operations to meet goals more effectively

    + Responsible for rescheduling daily delivery requirements if conflicts require a re-plan to meet internal needs and/or contractual obligations

    + All other projects as assigned by management

    + Support, communicate and defend the mission, values, and culture of the company

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience

    + Solid understanding of manufacturing, business processes, and functional inter-relationships

    + Strong background in project material management

    + Extensive experience in production planning

    + Advanced understanding of MRP systems

    + Advanced data analysis and data mining skills

    + Advanced problem-solving skills

    + Advanced skill in the use of Excel, Power Query, Power BI

    + Proficient in Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint

     
     

    _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._

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