MRP Planner IV

Job ID: 115494

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

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• Business Unit: EOIS
• Location: Dallas, TX
• Career Functional Area: Production Operations
• Telework Type: Remote
• Type: Full Time
• Schedule: 9/80

Shift:1st

Job Summary

Drive manufacturing success by leading production planning and scheduling to keep materials, capacity, and customer deliveries on track. Collaborate across teams, solve scheduling challenges, and improve processes that support mission-critical programs. Bring your bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in MRP systems to make an impact.

Job Responsibilities

Create the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, materials availability and contractual requirements

Obtain agreement from production, materials and program office before execution of the MPS

Maintain the MPS files

Ensure closeout of old programs/jobs to include the disposition of all requisition, purchase orders and residual inventory

Monitor shipping performance to MPS and contract and create tracking reports

Track and report the number of changes to each MPS

Interfacing with contracts, planning, master scheduling and production creates and maintain the Internal Operating Plan (IOP)

May lead lower-level planners by communicating work priorities; provide technical assistance; verify accuracy of work

Ensure product is moving from production to packaging to shipping

Create reports that show actual shipments against projections

Work closely with manufacturing to establish and evolve a stable manufacturing schedule

Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals

Responsible for rescheduling daily delivery requirements if problems require a re-plan to meet internal needs and contractual obligations

Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions

Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience

Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships

Strong background in project material management

Extensive experience in production planning

Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint

Excellent understanding of MRP systems

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

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.