Senior Planner

Location: 

Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

Job ID: 110165 

 

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.  EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms.  We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. 

 

 Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

  • Create the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, materials availability and contractual requirements
  • Obtain agreement from production, materials and program office before execution of the MPS
  • Maintain the MPS files
  • Ensure closeout of old programs/jobs to include the disposition of all requisition, purchase orders and residual inventory
  • Monitor shipping performance to MPS and contract and create tracking reports
  • Track and report the number of changes to each MPS
  • 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
  • Work closely with manufacturing to establish and evolve a stable manufacturing schedule
  • Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
  • Responsible for rescheduling daily delivery requirements if problems require a re-plan to meet internal needs and contractual obligations
  • Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
  • Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience
  • Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
  • Strong background in project material management
  • Extensive experience in production planning
  • Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint
  • Excellent understanding of MRP systems
     

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Mission

To build shareholder value through a commitment to high ethical standards and a superior performance culture focused on customers, employees, financial results and corporate citizenship.

Our Vision

To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values

The DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles: 

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is committed 
to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.  We are committed to building a workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Leonardo DRS, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us a stronger Company. We embrace different points of view, respect one another in the workplace, and understand that an inclusive environment furthers creativity, innovation, and business performance. 

For additional information on  Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at   www.leonardodrs.com


Nearest Major Market: Melbourne