Production Planner/Scheduler II (REF1470H)

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

The Buyer/Planner II will be responsible for all materials planning for assigned products and/or manufacturing cells to meet the guidelines established by the Master Schedule. Coordinate with purchasing and operations functions the procurement and demand of a wide variety of nonstandard, specialized and custom equipment and materials requiring knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical product specifications and sources of supply.

Job Description

• Has strong knowledge of MRP and understands its relationship with most facets of the business.
• Releases all orders, manages all exceptions, and uses multi-level pegging to resolve requirement issues from the ERP workbench.
• Releases orders with more discrete scheduling than suggested by MRP to optimize inventory levels. Can negotiate and set up Kanbans without assistance.
• Prioritizes multiple items through inspection and internal suppliers. Coordinates resources to expedite competing priorities.
• Identifies the need for an inventory replenishment program and works with a manufacturing team and supplier(s) to establish the right type of replenishment strategy.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
• Cooperates with coworkers and helps team leader meet goals. Shares information and ideas with the team. Treats others with respect and supports their ideas, listens to others ideas, asks questions, encourages others to exchange or support their ideas. Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities.
• Understands the need to develop a relationship and develops a strategy to build a strong relationship, especially with key suppliers.
• Trains and mentors junior level buyer/planners in negotiation strategies as well as handling potential conflicts.
• Develop, build and maintain relationships, especially with key suppliers.
• Understands multi-level BOMs and effects of changes
• Creates complex reports in support of programs and present to leadership team as required
• Understands the impacts of applicable regulations on supported program(s), including RoHs, Reach, FAA, FAR/DFAR, and ITAR
• Understands the need for tooling as well as life expectancy and cost to program.
• Assist in the performance of price analyses and basic cost analyses
• Participates in MRB meetings. Works with team and supplier to identify root cause and develop corrective actions.
• Works on complex “developmental” and “transition to production” programs and other projects with little supervision.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Authorities:

• Prepare, modify, coordinate production schedules to support the master production schedule.
• Identify and suggest replenishment strategies.

• Other delegated duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• ISM Certification preferred
• 5+ years experience

Skills/Knowledge required:

• FAR/DFAR strong working knowledge
• Aerospace, Military or similar industry
• Understanding of Products:
  • Military specification
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations
  • Commodity Management Experience
  • Electronic Component and/or Assembly Experience
  • Demonstrate electronic/mechanical knowledge
  • Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory
  • Strong knowledge of contracting suppliers for building of products IAW SOWs and Specifications
  • Strong program/project management experience
  • Strong communication skill both verbal and electronic
  • Aware of technical aspects associated with the production of the goods to be produced

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off