Planner II

Leonardo DRS; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Planner II for its Bridgeton, MO facility to sequence and schedule production at key workstations based on the MPS. You will plan material requirements and manage releases to support on-time build deliveries.

You will maintain a line‑of‑balance, coordinate with Contracts, and ensure accurate EACs while driving improvements in planning processes. The role is on-site with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of production planning, project material management, or related experience.
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships.
• Strong background in project material management.
• Extensive experience in production planning.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and sequence jobs at designated workstations based on demand from the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Meet weekly with Contracts to review new and pending demands and assign planner responsibilities.
• Manage workload distribution and align resources to maintain balanced planning operations.
• Maintain strong communication between planning, project accounting, and project management to support accurate material EACs and execution charts.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and daily planning activities.
• Maintain daily manufacturing build plans and ensure accurate run and setup times for all jobs and parts.
• Track and update expected completion dates for scheduled work.
• Review schedules to confirm raw material availability and readiness for production.
• Develop forward‑looking plans for purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries to support run schedules.
• Plan and monitor all required outside services
• Consolidate material demand for purchase requisitions
• Identify and escalate critical parts or issues that may impact adherence to the master production schedule
• Support and uphold the company’s mission, values, and culture

Skills

Production planning

Material management

MRP systems

Excel Pivot Tables

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

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Planner II

Location: Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044

Job ID:115610

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Planner II. This is an on site position based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility.The Planner II will be responsible for sequencing and scheduling jobs at specific workstations or machines based on demand from the Master Production Schedule (MPS). They will plan material requirements to support on‑time production and manage material releases in alignment with the MPS to support work order builds. The Planner II will also maintain an accurate line‑of‑balance to ensure inventory levels consistently support on‑time contractual deliveries.

Job Responsibilities

Schedule and sequence jobs at designated workstations based on demand from the Master Production Schedule (MPS)

Meet weekly with Contracts to review new and pending demands and assign planner responsibilities

Manage workload distribution and align resources to maintain balanced planning operations

Maintain strong communication between planning, project accounting, and project management to support accurate material EACs and execution charts

Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and daily planning activities

Maintain daily manufacturing build plans and ensure accurate run and setup times for all jobs and parts

Track and update expected completion dates for scheduled work

Review schedules to confirm raw material availability and readiness for production

Develop forward‑looking plans for purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries to support run schedules

Plan and monitor all required outside services

Consolidate material demand for purchase requisitions

Identify and escalate critical parts or issues that may impact adherence to the master production schedule

Support and uphold the company’s mission, values, and culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of production planning, project material management, or related experience
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
• Strong background in project material management
• Extensive experience in production planning

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint

• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems

The salary range for this position is $ 60,045.00 /year- $78,058.00/year for the state of Illinois.This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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. #LSY

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.