Manufacturing Planning Specialist - Factory Planner

Manufacturing Planning Specialist

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That's the opportunity that's waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It's an amazing challenge. And it's waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR / VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. As a Manufacturing Planning Specialist, you'll create production and material plans to include inventory goals and schedules. You'll oversee the master schedule and ensure compliance with material requirements for manufacturing and manage the procurement planning for a medium size. You may also develop material cost strategies and coordinate target pricing with supply chain, while maintaining the forecast in the production and material planning tool and updating as required.

Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret

A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next

Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Intermediate knowledge of MRP / ERP principles

Intermediate knowledge of concurrent engineering principles

Intermediate knowledge of government compliance regulations

Strong multi-task skills while maintaining focus on details

Ability to prioritize program material needs with supply chain and internal shops as appropriate

Understanding of engineering changes and their effect on the bill of material

Ability to understand, research and reconcile financial errors

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Strong understanding of IFS

Strong understanding of GDMS business policies and procedures

Monitors inventory levels and manages stock to avoid shortages or excess in the factory. Creates requisitions & Shop Orders

Monitors purchase orders and tracks their progress based on demand loaded

Analyzes material usage and works with MP Specialist to optimize inventory levels

Resolves material-related issues and discrepancies on the factory floor

Prepares and updates material planning reports and metrics to support the Factory Manager and MP Specialist

Determine, Monthly / Weekly / Daily production plan

Acquire common materials, boxes, chemicals, any as required material

Ensure plan is executable with available capacity and material

Ensure part shortages are addressed to meet plan

Set priorities to meet plan or schedule requests

Communicate commitments and possible opportunities (when things can fit into schedule)

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

USD $63,621.00 - USD $68,840.00 / Yr.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans