Principal Manufacturing Planning Associate - Factory Planner

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?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 problem-solving and decision-making skills, the Principal Manufacturing Planning Associate will represent the production and material planning function on multiple small programs, or one medium size program. This means you’ll create the “as-planned” bill of material in the material planning tool, utilize the production and material planning tools to create project shortage reports and review and incorporate engineering changes in the “as-planned” bill of material. You’ll also release, pick, and bond assemblies in the material planning tool, maintain accurate tracking records and control of material and expedite critical material through receiving, incoming inspection and the stockroom to meet program schedules when required.

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 8 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of the financial system and how material costing is created
• Good understanding of the dollar mix of a bill of material, ABC codes and commodity types
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Windows Suite

What sets you apart:

• Basic problem identification, analysis and effective decision making
• Awareness of material costing, proposal process and material scheduling
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet customer requirements

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)

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $31.60 - USD $33.89 /Hr.

Company Overview

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