Senior Planner

Senior PlannerLocation: Fitchburg, MA, US, 01420The 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.Job SummaryThe Senior Planner develops and maintains the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Internal Operating Plan (IOP), aligning production capacity, material availability, and contractual requirements through close coordination with Production, Materials, Contracts, and the Program Office. This role monitors schedule changes and shipment performance, coordinates replanning to meet delivery commitments, and improves planning processes to support consistent execution.Job ResponsibilitiesCreate the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, materials availability and contractual requirementsObtain agreement from production, materials and program office before execution of the MPSMaintain the MPS filesEnsure closeout of old programs/jobs to include the disposition of all requisition, purchase orders and residual inventoryMonitor shipping performance to MPS and contract and create tracking reportsTrack and report the number of changes to each MPSInterfacing 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 shippingCreate reports that show actual shipments against projectionsWork closely with manufacturing to establish and evolve a stable manufacturing scheduleImprove current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goalsResponsible for rescheduling daily delivery requirements if problems require a re-plan to meet internal needs and contractual obligationsConsolidate demand for purchase requisitionsQualificationsBachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experienceSolid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationshipsStrong background in project material managementExtensive experience in production planningSkilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as SharepointExcellent understanding of MRP systemsU.S. Citizenship required.Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S. Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles: - Integrity - Agility - Excellence - Customer Focus - Community & Respect - Innovation We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.Nearest Major Market: Worcester