Material Planner

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Danbury, CT

11d

About The Position

The Planner supports the development, coordination, and execution of production and material plans to ensure on-time delivery and efficient operations. This role works closely with supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams to maintain accurate schedules, monitor material availability, and resolve planning conflicts. The Associate Planner assists in analyzing demand forecasts, updating ERP systems, and identifying opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy and production flow. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
3-5 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar).
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI) a plus.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven production environment.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
Experience in a defense, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with long-lead procurement and government contracting practices (FAR/DFARS).

Responsibilities

Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for consistent project Material EAC’s and Execution Charts
Create appropriate documentation to plan material deliveries and monitor the supply chain
Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
Create purchase requisitions based on the Master Production Schedule Create reports for distribution to program office, customer visits and management.
Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
Highlight critical parts and any issue, which may keep operations from meeting the MPS
Coordinate engineering changes with purchasing and production. Ensure disposition of obsolete material