Material Planner II

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Planning Administrator to manage scheduling, budgeting, and performance reporting for research and production projects.

You will coordinate with Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, QA and Inventory to compile data, develop schedules, and provide status updates to management. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business-related field, 3+ years in planning and strong SAP/reporting knowledge, with DoD clearance or eligibility and ability

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Planning, Engineering, Production Control or a related discipline and three or more years progressive experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting and performance measurement.
• Must understand planning principles and how to apply basic planning tools in a production environment.
• Must have working knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, AssetSmart, AMPS, and GOLD is preferred.
• Must have reporting experience – able to pull multiple reports and combine for one cohesive report.
• Strong research, problem solving, and follow up skills.
• Ability to lift ~30lbs. and use movement equipment.
• Must maintain confidentiality and interface with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides planning administration to various tasks/projects including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, expediting, personnel planning, purchasing and other duties as assigned.
• Create purchase requisitions, sales orders, work orders and other types of orders creating demand to fulfill internal and external requirements
• Contributes to efficient operation by modifying plans and schedules reports and providing progress follow-up and adjustment information.
• Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues; provides input for processes and technologies to meet cost and schedules.
• Interfaces with Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, QA, Inventory, Production, Demand Management to collect data for schedules and reports.
• Provides leaders with clear, timely information to support decisions and alerts deviations from plan.
• Develops standard and non-standard reports; identifies issues and develops solutions for moderately complex problems.
• Observes all laws, regulations and obligations wherever business is conducted.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Budgeting

Performance monitoring

Reporting

Expediting

Purchasing

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Organization

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

AssetSmart

AMPS

GOLD

MS Office

Job description

58123BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing planning administration for research-related or production projects of moderate scope, including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis reporting, expediting, personnel planning and purchasing. Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential project problems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides planning administration to various tasks/projects including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, expediting, personnel planning, purchasing and other duties as assigned.

• Create purchase requisitions, sales orders, work orders and other types of orders creating demand to fulfill internal and external requirements

• Contributes to efficient operation of organization by modifying or developing short and long-range plans and schedules reports and providing progress follow-up and adjustment information.

• Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues; performs product assessments for part or product designs; provides input for processes and technologies to meet cost and schedules.

• Interfaces with operating and support groups (Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, QA, Inventory, Production, Demand Management) to collect data for preparation of schedules and reports.

• Provides task leaders and project management with clear, timely and accurate information with which to make decisions. Alerts operating or project management to deviations (or potential deviations) from the established plan.

• Develops standard and non-standard reports; identifies issues, exceptions and variances and develops solutions to moderately complex issues; reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Planning, Engineering, Production Control or a related discipline and three or more years progressive experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting and performance measurement. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• Must have a general understanding of planning principles, theories and concepts as well as ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment and to learn and apply basic planning tools and techniques; and knowledge of concepts and principles of planning to develop solutions to a variety of problems.

• Must have working knowledge of SAP

• Knowledge of SharePoint, AssetSmart, AMPS, and GOLD is preferred

• Must have reporting experience – able to pull multiple reports and combine for one cohesive report

• Strong research, problem solving, and follow up skills

• Ability to be able to lift ~30lbs. is preferred

• Experience using movement equipment such as dollies, hand trucks, carts, etc.

• Must maintain a well balanced focus between external and internal customer requirements and possess:

• the ability to identify issues and interpret data;

• organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit;

• good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and to accurately document, report and present;

• ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information;

• knowledge of computer operations and applications and word processing and spreadsheets.

• Operate effectively in high-pressure and fast-paced environments, ensuring quality and accuracy under tight deadlines.

• Prioritize tasks and responsibilities efficiently, balancing multiple assignments while meeting time-sensitive objectives.

• Tag and induct assets into the tracking system as required, ensuring proper documentation, accurate inventory updates, and compliance with organizational standards

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

59,000

Pay Range High:

94,625

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.