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Production Cntrl Planner Sr
Job Description: BAE Systems is looking for an experienced professional to join an integrated production and MRO planning team. The Business Integration Planner plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules. Coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet demand requirements. Collaborates to effectively manage physical inventory strategy optimizing production flow and inventory accuracy. Advises management of the status for work in progress, material availability, and potential production impacts. Measures, reports, and develops corrective actions to maintain KPI's at acceptable levels. This role will also drive process improvement and provide a team lead support.
Responsibilities include: • Proactively maintain a safe work environment • Assess and interpret customer needs from multiple interfaces • Develop and review 1-year rolling plan with a 2-year forecast period • Develop and maintain monthly operational plan • Meet customer requirements of on-time shipment • Communicate and status priorities throughout shop • Lead Root Cause Corrective Action activities • Present work orders and align with production plan • Maintain accurate master demand to meet customer and business commitments • Present material properly at the point of use (POU) – logistics • Drive inventory reduction and support accuracy initiatives • Ensure product compliance through WIP/BOM maintenance • Promote a culture of 100% quality • Ensure ongoing collaboration of best practices and strategies • Model appropriate behaviors that encourage effective team work • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to support improved process and resource availability • Conduct and participate in training as needed
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Required Skills and Education: • Bachelors Degree or 4 years of related work experience • Advanced working knowledge of MS Office • Strong Analytical skills, attention to detail, and proven problem solving abilities • Demonstrated ability to anticipate and drive resolution to issues • Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary for working with diverse work teams across various functional areas • Planning experience in a production environment
Preferred Skills and Education: • Bachelors Degree • Analyst level experience in data analysis and management • Experience in SQL, PL/SQL package/procedure based programming and database object modeling • Apex (Application Express) • MRP Proficiency (Oracle Preferred) • Ability to develop tools and process to streamline data collection and analysis • Ability to plan complex build schedules • Power BI Experience • CPIM Certified
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).