Material Planner Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Dallas, TX (Job ID 1213482100)

Description

Job ID: 110520 

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.

• Validates questions regarding their work, by reviewing procedures. (self-guided work-checks) and can ensure adherence to work instructions.
• Able to suggest updates to procedures and write draft updates for their suggestions
• Seeks out additional responsibility to grow and develop their breadth of skills and knowledge base.
• Consistently perform reliable transactions with little to no error.
• Use analytical skills and critical thinking to confirm/validate/correct MRP Action Messages.
  Consistently display Intimate tactical knowledge of the program status and road bumps in near, mid-term and long-term horizon. (30-60-90 Day outlooks for Production and 6month+ for Supply Chain issues in Material Planning)
• Common understanding of projects and Abbrevs, project planning groups, and netting groups
• Proactively shares information and requirements
• Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management
• Manage overall workload and align resources as needed to maintain balance

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Planning (Either Production or Material)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• Has proficiency and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Material Management, Manufacturing process and Supply Chain.
• (Material Planner) Purposefully initiates and continually works to develop and enhance communication, developing relationships with Supply Chain organization by supporting their needs & working together to solve problems and uncover solutions.
• Can appropriately escalate situations (not too early or too late).
• Very familiar with the different roles in the IPT and Operations support functions and understands the value that each function brings.
• Has ability to learn program knowledge and understands customer needs and priorities.
• Ability to understand how rework WOs/POs/Supply affect Supply/Demand on workbench
• Has the ability to read drawings and understand what they call out.
• Know their BOMs and ensure BOM accuracy and impacts to MRP - Can recognize when critical data elements are wrong and/or incorrect.

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. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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.