Material Planner II

BAE Systems • Westminster, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Supply Chain Material Planner manages the planning and execution of the Bill of Material (BOM) and the tactical management of the MRP system for their given program and/or product center. The Material Planner represents Supply Chain and ensures a link within and between various engineering, manufacturing & supply chain functions in support of a given program. Material Planners drive compliance requirements through documentation and validation of system output relative to program needs and requirements. The scope of this role begins with engineering identification of the need and ends when all material is positioned and ready for use by internal programs. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Project).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to adhere to both internal and external compliance regulations.
• A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and ability to teach, troubleshoot, and recommend solutions to the organization.
• Extensive experience managing material, exceptions, providing guidance, and solutions to program management.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective program relationships, with agreed upon expectations and roles with the key program and personnel supporting the programs and business areas that they support.
• Provide leadership in managing the Material Baseline for Planning and Execution for their programs/areas, with particular focus on Material Visibility, Program Schedule, & Compliance.
• Proactive communication and management of exceptions or anomalies. This may include working part substitutions, managing planning breaks, mitigating additional risks to the program associated with program execution including non-conformances.
• Execute the technical tasks assigned to a Material Planner, including Setting demand within the required. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and communicating with Project Controls Analysts; Product Structure hierarchy: Quality Plan information regarding procurements; Parts Engineering requirements; Additional requirements planning and material plans; Maturity of product structures and making parts executable; effectively understand and utilize manufacturing tools and interfaces designed to facilitate material flow and approval.
• Provide visibility and analysis for material procurements and production schedule to program staff.
• May be a resource to new business proposal activity by estimating material costs for proposals and providing estimates of remaining material costs to existing programs.
• Identify and mitigate program risks as they pertain to material requirements.
• Drive data-based decision making.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level