Sr Matl Planner/Scheduler

General Dynamics Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,600 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in San Diego, CA, seeks a procurement professional to plan and track materials for production schedules, monitor inventory, and coordinate with Purchasing to maintain parts and raw materials.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of relevant experience, an Associate's Degree, and strong Microsoft Office skills to analyze data, drive cost-effective sourcing, and ensure material quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience or equivalent 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 parts and raw materials to manufacture products.
• Works to resolve and takes corrective action for materials issues impacting production schedules while achieving inventory business metrics.
• Analyzes, plans, schedules, and initiates procurement actions.
• Ensures materials are cost effective.
• Assists in determining and ensuring the quality of materials.
• Executes material that requires outside processing.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Planning skills

Leadership skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

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

General Profile

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Solves complex problems.
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Discipline/Major: Business Administration/Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, problem‑solving skills, computer skills, planning skills, leadership skills.

Pay Range (USD)

Min: $94,600 – Max: $128,000

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Pre‑tax spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan and Non‑Contributory Retirement Contribution.
• Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

Accommodation for Disabilities

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. This contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job because of a covered disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.