Senior Production Control Planner

BAE Systems•Louisville, KY

9d•$75,254 - $127,930•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems has an immediate need for a Senior Production Control Planner at its Louisville, Kentucky facility. The role is responsible for inventory planning and scheduling of manufactured and subcontractor-provided parts through Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to support tooling, prototype, and production manufacturing. Working under the general direction and guidance of the Department Manager/Supervisor, the planner uses experience and judgment to organize, plan, and accomplish department objectives, with latitude to carry out a variety of duties. The position requires familiarity with organizational concepts, practices, and procedures, and a complete understanding of material planning and inventory control. It also provides information to the Materials Leader and Government Property Administrator as needed. The planner analyzes MRP/ERP information, maintains part planning data, prevents shortages, monitors schedules and performance, and coordinates material requirements with Procurement, subcontract management, engineering, manufacturing, and other plant personnel. The role also supports production transitions, capacity and manpower planning, continuous improvement, and compliance with safety policies.

Requirements

High school diploma and 8 or more years of material planning experience.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Good planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
Sound interpersonal skills for interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
Ability to use computers to prepare reports and documents.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database development programs, such as Word, Excel, Business Objects, and Access.
Ability to make sound decisions while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Ability to develop and demonstrate research and presentation skills.
Ability to develop and maintain professional, effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of blueprint reading and material requirements planning, enterprise resource planning, and capacity requirements planning processes and concepts.
Experience using MRP/ERP systems; Oracle experience is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
Experience with FAR and DFAR regulations.
Experience in a defense environment.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze MRP/ERP reports and screens to determine valid requirements, account for excess on-hand and work-in-process material, and release valid replenishment orders in a timely manner to support steady manufacturing flow.
Maintain part order policies, modifiers, safety stock, issue codes, commodity codes, and related Product Structure File information.
Evaluate component lead times for compatibility with the material management system and help resolve lead-time discrepancies with manufacturing.
Use shortage reports and simulated pick lists to anticipate shortages and take corrective action, such as expediting, material transfers, or substitutions.
Monitor and maintain valid order due dates, and participate in renegotiating due-date expectations with internal customers to support on-time delivery.
Review machine and work-center schedules to maximize throughput, resource utilization, machine and labor efficiency, and service levels.
Assist with project material strategies that minimize inventory investment, maximize turns, support contract start-ups and change implementation, and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
Coordinate and maintain as-built configurations using appropriate change-management tools.
Interface with Procurement, Subcontract Managers/Administrators, Engineering Support, Manufacturing, and other line-of-business plant personnel to acquire components.
Retrieve computer download files and development spreadsheets as requested to conduct what-if analyses and compile information supporting business and material decisions.
Monitor actual performance against plan for schedule and manpower.
Provide current KPI data, analyze results, and recommend corrective actions.
Support Material Planners, Material Control Specialists/Attendants, and Material Coordinators in continuous improvement of material-flow processes.
Help establish priorities and coordinate transition activities for new product production, equipment moves, and new process implementation.
Participate in developing short-term capacity and direct-labor manpower plans and long-term manpower plans for annual budgeting.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant disciplines, industry practices, trends, and applications.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.
Share responsibility for self-development with the immediate supervisor.