Material Planner

General Atomics • San Diego, CA

120d • $56,820 - $96,015

About The Position

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Material Planner to join our Material Control group located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing material planning support and administration for research-related or production projects of moderate scope, including analysis reporting, expediting, and purchasing. Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential project problems.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Planning, Engineering, Production Control or a related discipline and three or more years progressive experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting and performance measurement.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a basic understanding of planning principles, theories and concepts as well as ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment.
• Must be able to learn and apply basic planning tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of planning to develop solutions to a variety of problems.
• A strong working knowledge of SAP ERP/MRP and Microsoft Excel is highly preferred.
• Must be capable of presenting effectively to leadership.
• Must maintain a well balanced focus between external and internal customer requirements.
• Possess the ability to identify issues and interpret data.
• Organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and to accurately document, report and present.
• Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications and word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides planning administration to various tasks/projects including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, expediting, personnel planning, purchasing and other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to efficient operation of organization by modifying or developing short and long-range plans and schedules reports and providing progress follow-up and adjustment information.
• Interfaces with operating and support groups (Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, QA) to collect data for preparation of schedules and reports.
• Provides task leaders and project management with clear, timely and accurate information with which to make decisions.
• Alerts operating or project management to deviations (or potential deviations) from the established plan.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree