Material Planner II

Job Description Material Planner reports to the Supply Chain Manager (SCM) in a high growth, change oriented, dynamic and tactical work environment. Planner is accountable for supporting a MRP based production schedule. Material planner coordinator will utilize the MRP system to support piers, interface with internal customers with respect to production planning and problem resolution, process improvement, monitoring and prioritizing workloads.

Responsibilities/Accountably, shop floor execution serve as the primary interface between production management, first line supervision and Material Control Specialist. Planner will help to insure on time delivery of materials to the assigned production use areas, perform inventory audits as needed to identify material availability risk to include but not limited to order replenishment, parts obsolescence or items lost of misdirected. Material Planner collaborates with engineering, supplier quality, technicians and operations supervision to assure adequate supply of materials are available to support production to schedule. Planner will accurately status work order progress and material consumption and will post goods to stock or transact items to next manufacturing process. Coordinator will prepare and process documents such as release request, shipping documents, material request, support RMA activities and move order status for the department. Planner will conduct demand management review for materials on hand and pending arrival and ensure proper shop floor supply to production schedules. Planner will review stock out performance and correlate and analyze information from various departments to consider such factors as arability, customer satisfaction and delivery requirements related to lead time and production scheduled need. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, customers and other departments at all levels, advanced proficiency with MS office Suite, (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.) MRP experience (Oracle or SAP) customer service focused with willingness to own the customer experience, ability to work and make decisions independently. Planner must have strong organizational skills and pay close attention to detail in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Coordinator needs strong process improvement and problem-solving skills and can work in a team environment. The Material Planner responds to material shortages due to lost, damaged or defective material to prevent work stoppages in areas of responsibility. Maintains accurate records by updating applicable systems that provide status of product to the Supply Chain Planner. Utilizes system applications such as Oracle, Paperless, Dataview, PLM and York to perform daily tasks. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. This individual will become system savvy while executing the above responsibilities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma
• 6+ years of business related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Production experience
• Inventory Control
• Experience working with a schedule
• Attention to detail

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Strong sense of urgency and follow-through
• Higher level education completed or in process

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $55150 - $93755

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.


Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.