Material Planner and Coordinator

BAE Systems, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Material Planner and Coordinator for our Electrical Shop on shipboard vessels and in shop environments.

The role involves supporting material planning, coordinating requisitions with production schedules, and ensuring materials are available for production tasks. The ideal candidate will read Navy drawings, identify Mil-Spec materials, and utilize Excel, Cognos, and Cost Point.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in material planning, estimating and purchasing of various types of materials to support US Navy maintenance.
• Must be able to read, decipher, and evaluate US Navy drawing and standards.
• Must be able to identify proper materials by type, and class including Mil‑Spec requirements along with locating approved vendors to procure materials.
• Able to produce, build and assess Excel spreadsheets, utilize Cognos, Cost Point, Microsoft Word and be familiar with Excel‑based electronic database systems.
• Must be able to work with little instruction on daily routine work general instruction for newly introduced assignments.
• Must have ability to regularly perform mathematical reasoning. Communications include regular requirements to use written and oral communication skills; interact with coworkers and supervisors.
• Must be able to understand and discern assess charts, grafts and reports and /or other forms of written or graphical communication.
• Must be able to accomplish movement of light to moderately heavy objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects from one position to another.
• Must have a substantial understanding of the job and apply knowledge and skill to complete a wide range of tasks. Works with little instruction on daily work.

Responsibilities

• This position provides support to the material planning and controls function.
• Prepares and monitors requisitions and material requisitions with production schedules, creates and generates reports on material plans and schedules.
• Monitors & tracks shops metal stowage racks.
• Make sure material is readily available for production work.
• In contact with Warehouse, Purchasing and supervisors as necessary, writes store orders & monitors materials.
• Is responsible for material, and metal stowage (racks) within the shop.
• Tracks and sends out shop tools or equipment required for recalibration.
• Perform advanced and emergency material planning, estimating and acquiring maintenance material in support of BAE Systems Ship Repair Electrical Department.

Skills

Material planning

Navy drawings reading

Excel

Cognos

Cost Point

Communication

Tools

Excel-based databases

MS Word

Job description

Job Description

What’s it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. As part of our ship repair division, you can help us ensure the integrity and reliability of some of our most important products. Right now, we are looking for Material Planner and Coordinator in our Electrical Shop to join our teams working aboard ship vessels and in the shop.

Here, you’ll grow your career with great benefits – all while being a valued member of our workforce. With our competitive salary and benefit packages, you’ll have plenty of great opportunities. Best of all, with our commitment to excellence, you’ll work alongside others who will help you improve your skills and find new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• This position provides support to the material planning and controls function.
• Prepares and monitors requisitions and material requisitions with production schedules, creates and generates reports on material plans and schedules.
• Monitors & tracks shops metal stowage racks.
• Make sure material is readily available for production work.
• In contact with Warehouse, Purchasing and supervisors as necessary, writes store orders & monitors materials.
• Is responsible for material, and metal stowage (racks) within the shop.
• Tracks and sends out shop tools or equipment required for recalibration.
• Perform advanced and emergency material planning, estimating and acquiring maintenance material in support of BAE Systems Ship Repair Electrical Department.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Must have experience in material planning, estimating and purchasing of various types of materials to support US Navy maintenance.
• Must be able to read, decipher, and evaluate US Navy drawing and standards.
• Must be able to identify proper materials by type, and class including Mil‑Spec requirements along with locating approved vendors to procure materials.
• Able to produce, build and assess Excel spreadsheets, utilize Cognos, Cost Point, Microsoft Word and be familiar with Excel‑based electronic database systems.
• Must be able to work with little instruction on daily routine work general instruction for newly introduced assignments.
• Must have ability to regularly perform mathematical reasoning. Communications include regular requirements to use written and oral communication skills; interact with coworkers and supervisors.
• Must be able to understand and discern assess charts, grafts and reports and /or other forms of written or graphical communication.
• Must be able to accomplish movement of light to moderately heavy objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects from one position to another.
• Must have a substantial understanding of the job and apply knowledge and skill to complete a wide range of tasks. Works with little instruction on daily work.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• 3 plus years of experience in material planning, purchasing and/or logistics for materials in support of mechanical, fabrication, construction or repair operations.
• Familiar with US Navy or Coast Guard vessels.
• Experience in production operations and purchasing materials for operational support. Marine Electrical experience is desired.

Pay Information

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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, which may include 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.