Planner II

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Bridgeton, MO

7d • $60,045 - $78,058 • Onsite

About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Planner II. This is an on site position based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility. The Planner II will be responsible for sequencing and scheduling jobs at specific workstations or machines based on demand from the Master Production Schedule (MPS). They will plan material requirements to support on‑time production and manage material releases in alignment with the MPS to support work order builds. The Planner II will also maintain an accurate line‑of‑balance to ensure inventory levels consistently support on‑time contractual deliveries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of production planning, project material management, or related experience
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
• Strong background in project material management
• Extensive experience in production planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems

Responsibilities

• Schedule and sequence jobs at designated workstations based on demand from the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Meet weekly with Contracts to review new and pending demands and assign planner responsibilities
• Manage workload distribution and align resources to maintain balanced planning operations
• Maintain strong communication between planning, project accounting, and project management to support accurate material EACs and execution charts
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and daily planning activities
• Maintain daily manufacturing build plans and ensure accurate run and setup times for all jobs and parts
• Track and update expected completion dates for scheduled work
• Review schedules to confirm raw material availability and readiness for production
• Develop forward‑looking plans for purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries to support run schedules
• Plan and monitor all required outside services
• Consolidate material demand for purchase requisitions
• Identify and escalate critical parts or issues that may impact adherence to the master production schedule
• Support and uphold the company’s mission, values, and culture

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours

What This Job Offers

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