Matl Planner​/Scheduler

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. OTS supports the U.S. military and its allies with a broad range of product segments across strategic and tactical operations. Our ethos centers on honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment, with integrity, innovation, customer satisfaction, collaboration, and teamwork guiding our work.

We offer a robust total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits with career development and recognition programs. If this aligns with you, join our high-performance team!

Plans, schedules and monitors inbound movement of materials from suppliers; determines material requirements and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering; develops specifications for new contract orders.

• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
• Entry level to a professional career progression
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

• Provides support by planning and tracking material needed for production schedules.
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with purchasing to maintain adequate levels of parts and raw materials to manufacture products.
• Works to resolve and takes corrective action for materials issues impacting production schedules while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics.
• Analyzes, plans, schedules, and initiates procurement actions.
• Ensures materials are cost effective.
• Assists in determining and ensuring the quality of materials.
• Executes material that requires outside processing.

Responsible for the review and incorporation of revision changes to parts and structures based on Engineering Change Notices. Requires close partnership with various departments including but not limited to Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, and Production Control.

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business Administration / Supply Chain Management degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Problem-solving skills. Computer skills. Planning skills. Leadership skills.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Work may require the employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

Up to 25% travel likely.

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.