Associate Planner

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Melbourne, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Planner at Leonardo DRS Land Electronics manages a defined part of the production process to keep manufacturing orders moving and support on-time completion. The role handles outgoing Return-to-Vendor (RTV) materials, incoming customer returns and the resulting manufacturing orders, and daily coordination with manufacturing to track order aging. It also maintains build plans, identifies risks to the Master Production Schedule, coordinates engineering changes and material disposition, supports purchasing through requisitions and demand consolidation, and provides planning reports and documentation. The position is onsite in Melbourne, Florida, and is scheduled for a 9/80 first-shift work schedule.

Leonardo DRS Land Electronics develops C4I network computing and integrated situational awareness systems, embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management, and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Solid experience in production planning and a background in project material management.
• Understanding of core business processes and how planning, purchasing, and production interconnect.

Nice To Haves

• Experience processing Return-to-Vendor (RTV) or customer return transactions within an ERP/MRP system.
• Prior exposure to Master Production Scheduling and purchase requisition processes.
• Familiarity with engineering change coordination and material disposition.
• Comfort working directly on the manufacturing floor alongside production teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the outgoing Return-to-Vendor (RTV) process, ensuring materials are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Process incoming customer returns and create the resulting manufacturing orders (MOs).
• Communicate daily with manufacturing to monitor and manage MO aging and keep orders on track for on-time completion.
• Maintain manufacturing build plans daily and flag critical parts or issues that put the Master Production Schedule at risk.
• Coordinate engineering changes with purchasing and production, ensuring timely disposition of obsolete material.
• Build purchase requisitions and consolidate demand against the Master Production Schedule.
• Deliver planning reports and documentation for program office reviews, customer visits, and management.
• Perform cycle counts as needed and maintain accurate inventory and material transaction records.
• Champion the mission, values, and culture of the team in interactions across manufacturing and planning.

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 focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Career-growth, professional development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities.
• Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation.
• Health/emergency leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree