What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at Leonardo DRS?
Job ID: 113666
Location: Melbourne FL
Schedule: 9/80
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.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Location: Melbourne FL
Schedule: 9/80
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.
Job Responsibilities
- Partner with Engineering to develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) for new products, including coordinating and incorporating engineering changes and ensuring accurate part setup in MRP.
- Plan and procure materials for engineering builds, prototypes, pilot production, and early manufacturing, including identifying long-lead or high-risk items and developing mitigation plans
- Create and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, material availability, and program requirements
- Maintain accurate planning data, including make/buy decisions, lead times, order modifiers, attrition and yield factors, and other key MRP parameters
- Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support the Internal Operating Plan (IOP)
- Monitor material readiness, anticipate risks, and drive proactive resolution of shortages or delays
- Coordinate requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier deliveries to meet program timelines
- Support manufacturing by ensuring smooth material flow from production through packaging and shipment
- Participate in program reviews, communicating material status, risks, and readiness to stakeholders
- Oversee accurate issuing, tracking, and dispositioning of development materials, including prototypes and non-netting inventory
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within material planning processes, tools, and workflows
- Execute program/job closeout activities, including disposition of requisitions, purchase orders, and remaining inventory
- Uphold and promote the company’s mission, values, and culture
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years supply and demand/procurement experience
- 2 years of ERP/MRP systems, including BOMs and Multi-level BOMs
- Experienced in new development programs
- 4 years experience in material planning
- Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
- Background in project material management
- Understanding of production planning
- Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint
- Knowledge of prototype builds, pilot production, and product launch planning
- Familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean principles
- Ability to manage multiple proirities in fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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