Senior Production Control Planner

BAE Systems, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a Senior Production Control Planner to lead inventory planning and scheduling across manufacturing and subcontractors, utilizing MRP/ERP to ensure a steady flow and on-time delivery.

You will manage part policies, lead times, expediting, and KPI reporting, collaborating with Procurement, Subcontract, Engineering, and Manufacturing to optimize material flow. This role requires strong planning, communication skills, and a commitment to continuous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 8+ years of material planning experience.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong planning, time management and organization abilities.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and release valid replenishment orders to maintain steady flow to manufacturing.
• Manage part policies, lead times, safety stock, and commodity codes.
• Monitor due dates and collaborate to ensure on-time delivery.
• Expedite, transfer, or substitute materials to prevent shortages.
• Provide KPI data and support continuous improvement in material flow.

Skills

MRP/ERP proficiency

Inventory planning

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Project

Word / Excel

Business Objects / Access

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems has an immediate need for a Senior Production Control Planner to support our Louisville, Kentucky facility. BAE Systems is a leader in the defense industry, providing military vehicles and weapons systems to the United States and its allies.

As a Production Control Planner You Will

Works under general direction and guidance of the Department Manager/Supervisor and be responsible for all inventory planning and scheduling of manufactured and/or subcontractor provided parts through Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to support tooling, prototype, and/or production manufacturing. Provides information to Materials Leader, and Government Property Administrator as needed. Familiar with a variety of the organizational concepts, practices, and procedures, as well as, a complete understanding of material planning and inventory control. This position relies on experience and judgment in inventory to organize, plan and accomplish department objectives with a wide degree of creativity and latitude expected to fulfill a variety of duties.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews/analyzes system MRP/ERP and other output reports and on-line screens to determine valid requirements, taking into consideration excess on-hand/work-in-process (WIP) material; approves/releases valid replenishment orders in a timely manner resulting in a steady/level flow to manufacturing.
• Maintains valid part order policies, modifier, safety stock, issue codes and commodity codes as applicable; ensures applicable information is correctly assigned in Product Structure File.
• Evaluates component lead-times compatible with the material management system; assists with resolving out-of-sync lead-times with manufacturing.
• Prevents anticipated shortages by utilizing shortage report and simulated pick lists; takes action required to clear part shortages (i.e. expediting, material transfers, substitutions, etc.).
• Monitors and maintains order due dates to ensure validity.
• Participate in re-negotiating due date expectations with internal customers to ensure on time delivery of product.
• Reviews work for machines/work centers to maximize throughput, resource utilization, machine/labor efficiencies, and/or service level.
• May assist with the development of project material strategies in order to maintain minimum inventory investment by maximizing turns as well as prudent planning during contract start-ups and change implementation; helps to identify situations that will reduce excess/obsolete inventory.
• Coordinates and maintains “as-built” configuration through the use of appropriate change management tools.
• Interfaces frequently with Procurement, Subcontract Managers/Administrators, Engineering Support and Manufacturing as well as other LOB plant personnel to acquire components.
• Upon request, retrieves computer download files and development spreadsheets for performing “what if” analysis and compiling data in support of business/material decisions.
• Monitors status of actual performance to plan (both schedule and manpower).
• Provides up-to-date KPI data and analyzes and recommends necessary corrective actions.
• Provides support to Material Planners, Material Control Specialists/Attendants and Material Coordinators to facilitate continuous improvement with respect to material flow process.
• Participates in establishing priorities for and coordinating transitional activities in support of new product production, equipment moves, and new process implementation, etc.
• Participates in the development of capacity and manpower plans (direct labor); both short-term production plans with associated manpower requirements and long-term manpower plans for annual budgeting process.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Mandated self-development with immediate supervisor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma with 8+ years of Material Planning Experience
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good planning, time management and organization skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with Companypersonnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to use computers to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
• Proficiency in use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database development programs (such as Word, Excel, Business Objects, and Access).
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of blueprint reading, material requirements planning processes and concepts, enterprise resources planning processes and concepts, and capacity requirements planning processes & concepts.
• Experience using MRP/ERP - Oracle experience a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project
• Experience with FAR & DFAR Regulations.
• Experience in a defense environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week 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, including paid parental, 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.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.