General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Material Planner III

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; experience in planning, scheduling, and budgeting preferred.
  • Deep understanding of planning principles; skilled in accounting and manufacturing systems in a research or production setting.
  • A blend of creative and analytical skills to develop and implement project strategies effectively.
  • Strong organizational abilities for effective work phase scheduling and coordination.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for reporting and collaborating with teams and stakeholders.
  • Capacity to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in computer applications, especially in word processing and spreadsheets; security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage tasks for moderate research or production projects under supervision.
  • Provide administrative support for project scheduling, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
  • Monitor fiscal and schedule health of projects; report variances and potential issues.
  • Develop efficient planning systems in collaboration with project leaders and management.
  • Coordinate with various departments to gather data and report project statuses.
  • Lead and provide direction to junior staff and support personnel as needed.
  • Adhere to company policies, regulatory standards, and safety procedures; additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 9x80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity to be part of a dynamic Material Control team in an established organization.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and outside fabricators for broad project exposure.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Material Planner to join our Material Control group located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing material planning support and administration for research-related or production projects of moderate scope, including analysis reporting, expediting, and purchasing. Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential project problems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Under general direction, this position is responsible for planning administration for tasks of a major research related or production project or larger independent projects including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, expediting, personnel planning and purchasing under the guidance of experienced planning and/or project management personnel. Participate with management in the resolution of potential project problems.
  • Provide planning administration to various tasks/projects including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, expediting, personnel planning, purchasing and other administrative duties as assigned.
  • Keeps management appraised of potential schedule or fiscal problems by tracking, reviewing and evaluating plans, schedules and/or budgets. Analyzes task/project cost and/or schedule variances and informs management. Provides manpower resource planning and allocation.
  • Provides input for developing efficient systems and methods to identify, plan, and schedule overall organizational tasks and objectives. Works with project management and task leaders to develop project organization (work breakdown structure), schedules, budgets, and reporting.
  • Interfaces with operating and support groups (Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, QA) to collect data for preparation of schedules and reports as well as providing status reports to internal and external contacts. Works in close coordination with outside fabricators and processors.
  • May provide work directions to professional staff and/or support personnel.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Additional Functions Other duties assigned or required. We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Planning, Engineering, Production Control or a related discipline and six or more years progressive experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting and performance measurement. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must have a complete understanding of planning principles, theories and concepts as well as ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment and to apply advanced planning tools and techniques.
  • Must maintain a well-balanced focus between external and internal customer requirements and possess:
  • The ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment;
  • Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases;
  • Ability to determine the appropriate approach at the project level and provide innovative solutions to a range of moderately complex technical problems;
  • Organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit;
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and external representatives and to accurately document, report and present;
  • Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information; and
  • Knowledge of computer operations and applications and word processing and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
  • Ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1955

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