Planner II

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Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044

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The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Planner II. This is an on site position based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility.

The Planner II will be responsible for sequencing and scheduling jobs at specific workstations or machines based on demand from the Master Production Schedule (MPS). They will plan material requirements to support on‑time production and manage material releases in alignment with the MPS to support work order builds. The Planner II will also maintain an accurate line‑of‑balance to ensure inventory levels consistently support on‑time contractual deliveries.

Schedule and sequence jobs at designated workstations based on demand from the Master Production Schedule (MPS)

Meet weekly with Contracts to review new and pending demands and assign planner responsibilities

Manage workload distribution and align resources to maintain balanced planning operations

Maintain strong communication between planning, project accounting, and project management to support accurate material EACs and execution charts

Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and daily planning activities

Maintain daily manufacturing build plans and ensure accurate run and setup times for all jobs and parts

Track and update expected completion dates for scheduled work

Review schedules to confirm raw material availability and readiness for production

Develop forward‑looking plans for purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries to support run schedules

Plan and monitor all required outside services

Consolidate material demand for purchase requisitions

Identify and escalate critical parts or issues that may impact adherence to the master production schedule

Support and uphold the company’s mission, values, and culture

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of production planning, project material management, or related experience
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
• Strong background in project material management
• Extensive experience in production planning

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Word, and Share Point

• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems

The salary range for this position is $ 60,045.00 /year- $78,058.00/year for the state of Illinois.

This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to:
Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable.

Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition…