Principal Planner

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•High Ridge Township, MO

About The Position

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. DRS Marlo Coil manufactures robust heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment for industrial, commercial, utility and marine markets. Our custom engineered heat transfer solutions are used in a variety of configurations to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for process and building comfort. We pride ourselves on having equipment on most surface combatant ships and submarines in the U.S. Navy fleet. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is positioned for significant growth in the Industrial/Commercial markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience
Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
Strong background in project material management
Extensive experience in production planning
Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint
Excellent understanding of MRP systems
U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Create the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, materials availability and contractual requirements
Obtain agreement from production, materials and program office before execution of the MPS
Maintain the MPS files
Ensure closeout of old programs/jobs to include the disposition of all requisition, purchase orders and residual inventory
Monitor shipping performance to MPS and contract and create tracking reports
Track and report the number of changes to each MPS
Interfacing with contracts, planning, master scheduling and production creates and maintain the Internal Operating Plan (IOP)
May lead lower-level planners by communicating work priorities; provide technical assistance; verify accuracy of work
Ensure product is moving from production to packaging to shipping
Create reports that show actual shipments against projections
Work closely with manufacturing to establish and evolve a stable manufacturing schedule
Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
Responsible for rescheduling daily delivery requirements if problems require a re-plan to meet internal needs and contractual obligations
Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
wellness programs
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
community service hours