Material Planner, Principal

BAE Systems•San Diego, CA

20d•$101,398 - $172,377

About The Position

At BAE Systems, we tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges, making our work incredibly rewarding. As part of our Maritime Solutions team, you'll play a crucial role in keeping the nation's major defense programs on track and running smoothly. We are seeking a highly skilled Principle Material Planner to support the Maritime Solutions San Diego business. As a Principle Material Planner, you will be part of an integrated team estimating in the hundreds of millions across a diverse set of suppliers and commodities/categories.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline and 6 years or equivalent experience of directly related work experience in a government-contracting environment, preferably in the Ship Repair and/or Shipyard Industry.
Familiarity with defense industry work specifications and drawings relative to Navy ships, FAR and DFAR regulations, ITAR, and EAR regulations.
Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of material solicitations and proposal analysis/process.
Ability to motivate oneself.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Excellent time management/organizational skills.
Strategic/Critical Thinking.
Ability to find win-win solutions; a “make it happen” attitude.
Ability to develop and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Continuous improvement training and experience.
Earned Value Management experience.
Experience across multiple functions such as operations, supply chain, procurement.
Subcontracts / Contracts / Legal background.

Responsibilities

Perform proposal preparation, review, and execution; development of proposal evaluation and selection criteria; negotiation of provisions such as price, schedule, and terms to meet or exceed proposal requirements; preparation and administration of high-value/complex material proposals.
Execute approved estimating policies and procedures to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements.
Develop and evaluate material proposals in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements, and proposal requirements.
Emphasize bills of material (BOM) validation as a Quality Controller, proposal development, produce high-quality BOM, review work specifications and drawings, maintain and improve the quality and accuracy of the BOM.
Respond to supplier inquiries, resolve issues, support Life Cycle Management efforts to support proposal execution, drive Partner2Win initiatives, and evaluate supplier performance.

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, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards