Senior Planner

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Fitchburg, MA

1d•$77,818 - $111,280

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience
Solid understanding of manufacturing, business processes, and functional inter-relationships
Strong background in project material management
Extensive experience in production planning
Advanced understanding of MRP systems
Advanced data analysis and data mining skills
Advanced problem-solving skills
Advanced skill in the use of Excel, Power Query, Power BI
Proficient in Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint
U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Develop complex analyses for specific areas of expertise
Generate & distribute monthly Material Estimates at Completion (EACs) for backlog projects
Identify root causes for anomalies in the month over month EACs & report variances to project teams
Monitor the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, materials availability, contractual requirements & proactively report risk to the program and operations offices
Obtain agreement from production, materials, and program office before execution of the MPS
Ensure closeout of old programs/jobs to include the disposition of all requisition, purchase orders and residual inventory
Monitor shipping & build performance to MPS and contract and create tracking reports
Interfacing with contracts, planning, master scheduling and production to create and maintain the Internal Operating Plan (IOP)
Ensure product is moving from production to packaging to shipping
Create reports that show actual shipments against projections
Create reports that identify material risks against build schedule
Work closely with manufacturing to establish and evolve a stable manufacturing schedule
Improve current system, functions, reports, and daily operations to meet goals more effectively
Responsible for rescheduling daily delivery requirements if conflicts require a re-plan to meet internal needs and/or contractual obligations
All other projects as assigned by management
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values, and culture of the company

Benefits

comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant 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
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
community service hours