Manufacturing Planning Specialist - General Dynamics Mission Systems : Job Details

Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.] Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That's the opportunity that's waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It's an amazing challenge. And it's waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. As a Manufacturing Planning Specialist, you'll create production and material plans to include inventory goals and schedules. You'll oversee the master schedule and ensure compliance with material requirements for manufacturing and manage the procurement planning for a medium size. You may also develop material cost strategies and coordinate target pricing with supply chain, while maintaining the forecast in the production and material planning tool and updating as required.

What you'll experience:

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Intermediate knowledge of MRP/ERP principles
• Intermediate knowledge of concurrent engineering principles
• Intermediate knowledge of government compliance regulations

What sets you apart:

• Strong multi-task skills while maintaining focus on details
• Ability to prioritize program material needs with supply chain and internal shops as appropriate
• Understanding of engineering changes and their effect on the bill of material
• Ability to understand, research and reconcile financial errors
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Ability to problem solve

Duties and Tasks:

• Maintains and updates inventory records, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Prints shop orders and supporting documents
• Supports shop floor supervisor in managing dispatch lists
• Ensures operations are reported and shop orders are closed
• Notifies production control of over/under material issuance
• Monitors floor stock inventory levels and placing orders for replenishment as necessary
• Coordinates with production control planners to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Verifies quantity of material issued to the shop floor
• Identifies and resolves any discrepancies in inventory records
• Collaborates with production teams and stockroom to ensure that materials are always available when needed
• Works closely with shop floor supervisor to ensure material usage is logged and accounted for
• Provides input to inventory policies and procedures
• Conducts regular inventory floor stock audits
• Identifies material shortages and drives problem solving resolution

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.USD $56,320.00 - USD $60,940.00 /Yr.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran