Planner

Talentify; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company contributions

Life and disability insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Telemedicine

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Planner to turn MPS-driven demand into achievable production schedules, sequencing work and balancing resources across Contracts, Materials, and Program teams. You’ll help remove constraints early to improve planning processes and on-time execution.

You will partner across planning, contracts, and program teams to keep builds on track, ensuring material EACs and execution charts align with project goals and company priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships.
• Strong background in project material management.
• Extensive experience in production planning.
• Proficient with Excel and related tools (Pivot Tables, SharePoint).
• Strong understanding of MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Based on the MPS driven demand, select and sequence available jobs to be run at specific workstations or machines.
• Meet weekly with Contracts to review all pending and recently received demands and assign planner responsibility to the appropriate individual.
• Manage overall workload and align resources as needed to maintain balance.
• Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for consistent project Material EAC’s and Execution Charts.
• Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals.
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis.
• Maintain the run and setup times associated with each job / product / part.
• Create and maintain the expected completion of each scheduled job.
• Review with material planners on material/production availability.
• Create a forward-looking plan to create purchase requisitions to acquire services.
• Ensure all outside services are planned and monitored.
• Highlight critical parts and any issue, which may keep operations from meeting the MPS.
• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company.

Skills

Planner mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Excel Pivot Tables

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

MRP systems

Job description

Job ID: 114869
Location: Dallas TX
Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS is searching for a Planner to turn MPS-driven demand into smart, achievable production schedules, sequencing work, balancing resources, and keeping builds on track. You’ll partner across Contracts, Materials, and Program teams to remove constraints early and help improve the planning processes that drive on-time execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Based on the MPS driven demand, select and sequence available jobs to be run at specific workstations or machines
• Meet weekly with Contracts to review all pending and recently received demands and assign planner responsibility to the appropriate individual
• Manage overall workload and align resources as needed to maintain balance
• Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for consistent project Material EAC’s and Execution Charts
• Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
• Maintain the run and set up times associated with each job / product / part
• Create and maintain the expected completion of each scheduled job
• Review with material planners on material/production availability
• Create a forward-looking plan to create purchase requisitions to acquire services
• Ensure all outside services are planned and monitored
• Highlight critical parts and any issue, which may keep operations from meeting the MPS
• 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 equivalent combination of education/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 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.