Associate Planner

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking an Associate Planner in Melbourne, FL to own the flow of production, manage RTVs, process returns, and generate manufacturing orders. You will monitor MO aging and ensure on‑time delivery, while coordinating with planning, purchasing, and production to maintain visibility and control of the schedule.

You will build documentation and reports for program reviews and management, interact daily with the shop floor, and drive continuous improvement across planning and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands‑on experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Solid experience in production planning and a background in project material management.
• Understanding of core business processes and how planning, purchasing, and production interconnect.

Responsibilities

• Own the outgoing Return-to-Vendor (RTV) process, ensuring materials are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Process incoming customer returns and create the resulting manufacturing orders (MOs), setting production up to respond quickly.
• Drive daily communication with manufacturing to monitor and manage MO aging, keeping every order on track for on-time completion.
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis and flag critical parts or issues that put the Master Production Schedule at risk.
• Coordinate engineering changes with purchasing and production, ensuring timely disposition of obsolete material.
• Build purchase requisitions and consolidate demand against the Master Production Schedule to keep material flowing.
• Deliver planning reports and documentation for program office reviews, customer visits, and management.
• Perform cycle counts as needed and maintain accurate inventory and material transaction records.
• Champion the mission, values, and culture of the team in every interaction across manufacturing and planning.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production planning

Core business processes

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

MES

Excel (Pivot Tables)

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

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Associate Planner

Location: Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

Job ID:115136

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Business Unit: Land Electronics
Location: Melbourne, FL
Career Functional Area: Production Operations
Telework Type: Onsite
Relocation Available: N/A
Type: Full-time Employee
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st Shift

Our Mission

At Leonardo DRS Land Electronics, we build rugged, cutting-edge electronic systems that keep our warfighters connected, protected, and dominant on every battlefield. From advanced vehicle electronics and power management to tactical communications and sensor integration, our gear is engineered for the harshest environments - and the highest stakes. We move fast, innovate relentlessly, and deliver solutions that turn technology into tactical advantage. Join us and own the edge where innovation meets mission.

Job Summary

Every day a manufacturing order sits idle is a day the mission waits a little longer. As an Associate Planner within Land Electronics, you'll own the flow that keeps production moving forward instead of stalling out, managing outgoing Return-to-Vendor (RTV) materials, processing incoming customer returns, and creating the manufacturing orders (MOs) that follow. This role puts you in daily contact with the manufacturing floor, tracking MO aging so nothing slips past its due date unnoticed and every order lands on time. You'll build the documentation, reporting, and cross-functional coordination that give planning, purchasing, and production real visibility into what's moving and what's at risk. It's a role for someone who wants ownership over a defined, high-impact piece of the production process - not just a seat in the workflow.

Essential Functions

• Own the outgoing Return-to-Vendor (RTV) process, ensuring materials are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Process incoming customer returns and create the resulting manufacturing orders (MOs), setting production up to respond quickly.
• Drive daily communication with manufacturing to monitor and manage MO aging, keeping every order on track for on-time completion.
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis and flag critical parts or issues that put the Master Production Schedule at risk.
• Coordinate engineering changes with purchasing and production, ensuring timely disposition of obsolete material.
• Build purchase requisitions and consolidate demand against the Master Production Schedule to keep material flowing.
• Deliver planning reports and documentation for program office reviews, customer visits, and management.
• Perform cycle counts as needed and maintain accurate inventory and material transaction records.
• Champion the mission, values, and culture of the team in every interaction across manufacturing and planning.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands‑on experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Solid experience in production planning and a background in project material management.
• Understanding of core business processes and how planning, purchasing, and production interconnect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing Return-to-Vendor (RTV) or customer return transactions within an ERP/MRP system.
• Prior exposure to Master Production Scheduling and purchase requisition processes.
• Familiarity with engineering change coordination and material disposition.
• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor alongside production teams.

Only candidates that meet the qualifications set forth above are eligible to be contacted for further information. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Company contribution to a health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• Competitive vacation
• Health/emergency leave
• Paid parental leave
• 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. #LEL

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.