Senior Advanced Manufacturing Planning Associate - Factory Planner

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Utilizing exceptional communication and organization skills, the Senior Advanced Manufacturing Planning Associate will represent the production and material planning function of a medium size program. Essentially, you’ll conduct an in-depth analysis of material inventories and requirements for assigned program(s) and monitor procurement activity to communicate status with management. You’ll also incorporate engineering changes into the bill of material utilizing the material planning tool and respond to data requests to include program queries and internal/government audits, with properly documented responses.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Good knowledge of MRP/ERP principles
• Good knowledge of the procurement process
• Good knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows applications

What sets you apart:

• Knowledgeable in the usage and tracking of government/customer furnished material
• Ability to gather and analyze material cost and schedule metrics in support of program area
• Ability to utilize influence management when communicating with other functional departments

Responsiblities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Strong understanding of IFS
• Strong understanding of GDMS business policies and procedures
• Monitors inventory levels and manages stock to avoid shortages or excess in the factory. Creates requisitions & Shop Orders
• Monitors purchase orders and tracks their progress based on demand loaded
• Analyzes material usage and works with MP Specialist to optimize inventory levels
• Resolves material-related issues and discrepancies on the factory floor
• Prepares and updates material planning reports and metrics to support the Factory Manager and MP Specialist
• Determine, Monthly/Weekly/Daily production plan
• Acquire common materials, boxes, chemicals, any as required material
• Ensure plan is executable with available capacity and material
• Ensure part shortages are addressed to meet plan
• Set priorities to meet plan or schedule requests
• Communicate commitments and possible opportunities (when things can fit into schedule)

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans