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Materials Planner II (On-Site)

Location: 

Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 114926

 

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. 

Job Summary

We are a fast growing business and are looking to expand out team!  The successful candidate will have a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in an fast changing environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Analyze MRP/ERP reports daily to identify net material requirements, review action messages and release purchase requisitions

  • Release of purchase requisitions to fulfill demand forecasts and master production schedule.

  • Provide daily shortage visibility and impact analysis to Production Planner, Operations Leaders

  • Create and maintain all “intercompany” purchase orders, maintain daily communication with intercompany counterparts

  • Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

  • Support Kanban or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs where applicable

  • Review/Analyze cycle count reports from warehouse team to highlight any critical components variances that will impact production

  • Collaborate with procurement to expedite or defer orders proactively based on changes to production schedules

  • Monitor actual material costs incurred to date against total estimated project budget

  • Track committed costs to project (Open Purchase Orders and Supplier Agreements)

  • Align delivery of high value components with the project “Cost to Cost/Percent Complete” targets

  • Serve as backup/cross-coverage for peer planners and buyers as needed

  • Maintain audit-ready records and support internal/external and customer audits

  • Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience, or a combination of education and on the job 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
  • Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

 

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 provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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

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

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

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

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

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