Planner II

Ses Government Solutions - Hazelwood, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Hazelwood, MO

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About the position

The Planner II at Leonardo DRS Land Systems is responsible for planning program material requirements to ensure on-time delivery of production contracts. This role involves managing material release to production, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and ensuring that all necessary materials are available for scheduled jobs. The Planner II plays a critical role in coordinating between various departments to support production goals and improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Select and sequence available jobs based on MPS driven demand for specific workstations or machines.
• Meet weekly with Contracts to review pending and recently received demands and assign planner responsibilities.
• Manage overall workload and align resources to maintain balance.
• Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for accurate project Material EAC's and Execution Charts.
• Improve current systems, functions, and daily operations to meet goals more effectively.
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis.
• Maintain run and set up times associated with each job/product/part.
• Create and maintain expected completion timelines for scheduled jobs.
• Review schedules to ensure raw materials are available as needed.
• Create forward-looking plans for purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries.
• Ensure all outside services are planned and monitored.
• Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions.
• Highlight critical parts and issues that may hinder operations from meeting the MPS.

Requirements

• 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, and Sharepoint.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company contribution to a health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Life and disability insurance
• Legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Career-growth and professional development programs
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
• Competitive vacation
• Health/emergency leave
• Paid parental leave
• Community service hours