Senior Materials Planner & Scheduler - Production Optimizer

General Dynamics Corporation; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) Hampton site is seeking a Sr Material Planner/Scheduler to support production through planning and tracking material needs for schedules. You will monitor inventory levels, coordinate with purchasing, and resolve material issues to maintain on-time delivery.

The role requires an associate degree with 5–7 years of experience (or equivalent) and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education/Experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provides support by planning and tracking material needed for production schedules.
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with purchasing to maintain adequate levels of parts and raw materials to manufacture products.
• Works to resolve and takes corrective action for materials issues impacting production schedules while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics.
• Analyze, plan, schedule, and initiate procurement actions.
• Ensures materials are cost effective.
• Assists in determining and ensuring the quality of materials.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Planning

Scheduling

Material planning

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) Hampton site is seeking a Sr Material Planner/Scheduler to support production through planning and tracking material needs for schedules. You will monitor inventory levels, coordinate with purchasing, and resolve material issues to maintain on-time delivery.

The role requires an associate degree with 5–7 years of experience (or equivalent) and strong MS Office skills.