Material Planner

Leonardo DRS; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Paid time off

9/80 flexible schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Danbury, CT is seeking a detail-oriented Material Planner to support development, coordination, and execution of production and material plans. You will work with supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering to maintain schedules, monitor material availability, and resolve planning conflicts.

The role involves analyzing demand forecasts, updating ERP systems, and identifying opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy and production flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or production planning, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI) a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for consistent project Material EAC’s and Execution Charts.
• Create appropriate documentation to plan material deliveries and monitor the supply chain.
• Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions.
• Create purchase requisitions based on the Master Production Schedule; create reports for distribution to program office, customer visits and management.
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis.
• Highlight critical parts and any issue, which may keep operations from meeting the MPS.
• Coordinate engineering changes with purchasing and production; ensure disposition of obsolete material.

Skills

MRP/ERP

Excel

Power BI

Cross-functional

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelors in SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor

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Material Planner

Location: Danbury, CT, US, 06810-8147

Job ID:115624

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

The Planner supports the development, coordination, and execution of production and material plans to ensure on-time delivery and efficient operations. This role works closely with supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams to maintain accurate schedules, monitor material availability, and resolve planning conflicts. The Associate Planner assists in analyzing demand forecasts, updating ERP systems, and identifying opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy and production flow. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for consistent project Material EAC’s and Execution Charts
• Create appropriate documentation to plan material deliveries and monitor the supply chain
• Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
• Create purchase requisitions based on the Master Production Schedule Create reports for distribution to program office, customer visits and management.
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
• Highlight critical parts and any issue, which may keep operations from meeting the MPS
• Coordinate engineering changes with purchasing and production. Ensure disposition of obsolete material

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI) a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven production environment.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
• Experience in a defense, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with long-lead procurement and government contracting practices (FAR/DFARS).

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.

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.

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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