Senior MRP Planner

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Dallas, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program teams to plan materials, manage BOMs and MRP data, support prototype and pilot builds, and help keep production moving from kickoff through shipment. We’re looking for someone with strong material planning and procurement experience, solid ERP/MRP skills, and a proactive, organized approach in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years supply and demand/procurement experience
5+ years experience in material planning
3+ years of ERP/MRP systems, including BOMs and Multi-level BOMs
Experienced in new development programs
Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
Background in project material management
Understanding of production planning
Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint
Knowledge of prototype builds, pilot production, and product launch planning
Familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean principles
Ability to manage multiple proirities in fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

Partner with Engineering to develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) for new products, including coordinating and incorporating engineering changes and ensuring accurate part setup in MRP.
Plan and procure materials for engineering builds, prototypes, pilot production, and early manufacturing, including identifying long-lead or high-risk items and developing mitigation plans
Create and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, material availability, and program requirements
Maintain accurate planning data, including make/buy decisions, lead times, order modifiers, attrition and yield factors, and other key MRP parameters
Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support the Internal Operating Plan (IOP)
Monitor material readiness, anticipate risks, and drive proactive resolution of shortages or delays
Coordinate requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier deliveries to meet program timelines
Support manufacturing by ensuring smooth material flow from production through packaging and shipment
Participate in program reviews, communicating material status, risks, and readiness to stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within material planning processes, tools, and workflows
Execute program/job closeout activities, including disposition of requisitions, purchase orders, and remaining inventory
Uphold and promote the company’s mission, values, and culture

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