Material Planner II @ BAE Systems

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is a leader in the defense industry, and currently has a need for a Material Planner II to support our weekday operations. In this role you will prepare, issue, and control production schedules for our weld and machine shop ensuring material, labor, and resource capacity is available. You will be responsible for translating demand into a controlled flow of orders using approved materials timed to meet production requirements. In addition, you will provide status updates to internal customers of work in progress, material availability, and potential production barriers. The ideal candidate will work to proactively solve problems; communicate with stakeholders effectively; analyze schedules, forecasts, inventory, and production workflows to ensure we deliver the correct parts at the correct time.

As a Material Planner II you will:

• Organize, monitor, and control the timely flow of external or internal material through the warehouse and facility to support both internal and/or external customer delivery requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between production management, manufacturing supervision, material planners, material handling/inventory management, final processing production personnel, and floor support engineering and quality.
• Transact and manage daily replenishment levels for work centers in accordance with MRP for assigned production areas, and master schedule.
• Collaborate with floor support engineering, quality control, technicians, programs, and operations supervision to assess material needs.
• Provide status of assigned programs from the time of initial job release through delivery of product to internal customers.
• Manage floor stock inventory control and mitigate material shortages as they relate to open production orders.
• Gain proficiency in material planning techniques, MRP outputs, and inventory control practices.
• Help identify and resolve material shortages, schedule delays, and other planning-related issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in driving actions that support on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize capacity control and production leveling to balance demand with throughput and due dates in a job shop environment.
• React to action messages from the Oracle ERP system.
• Balance load with capacity by utilizing different planning parameters, eliminating bottlenecks while limiting inactive and obsolete inventory

Required Skills and Education

• HS and/or GED
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing/Production Operations, MRP, Materials Planning, Inventory Control and/or Supply Chain required.
• General administrative duties supporting, preparing and monitoring material schedules with production schedules.
• Intermediate understanding of MRP fundamentals and ability to use metrics
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word and Excel, Outlook) and basic computer skills
• The ideal candidate will be ambitious and motivated by gaining a broad exposure to all facets of the organization
• Impeccable work ethic, flexible, hands-on, and demonstrated adaptability
• Sense of urgency and critical thinking skills
• Ability to professionally communicate with stakeholders and customers
• Customer service focused, with willingness to own the customer experience
• Strong self-motivator with ability to prioritize and multi-task, and possess process improvement and problem resolution skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills and Education

• Associate’s degree in related field
• 2+ years of Materials/Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• 2+ years Material Coordinating background
• 2+ years of Material Planning Experience
• Experience in Defense, Aerospace, Combat Vehicle product development and/or manufacturing work environment
• Oracle Experience.
• Lean Manufacturing Experience.
• CPIM/CSCP/CTSC certification
• Diversity of roles in materials
• Experience with SIOP or S&OP process

About BAE Systems, Inc.:

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.

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).