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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Material Planner II

San Diego California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$57K/yr - $96K/yr

3+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Material Planner to provide material planning support and administration for research-related or production projects, including analysis reporting, expediting, and purchasing.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing planning administration for research-related or production projects of moderate scope, including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis reporting, expediting, personnel planning and purchasing

Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential project problems

Provides planning administration to various tasks/projects including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, expediting, personnel planning, purchasing and other duties as assigned

Contributes to efficient operation of organization by modifying or developing short and long-range plans and schedules reports and providing progress follow-up and adjustment information

Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues; performs product assessments for part or product designs; provides input for processes and technologies to meet cost and schedules

Interfaces with operating and support groups (Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, QA) to collect data for preparation of schedules and reports

Provides task leaders and project management with clear, timely and accurate information with which to make decisions

Alerts operating or project management to deviations (or potential deviations) from the established plan

Develops standard and non-standard reports; identifies issues, exceptions and variances and develops solutions to moderately complex issues; reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements

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 as assigned or required

Qualification

Planning principlesSchedulingBudgetingPerformance measurementManufacturing systemsInterpersonal skillsComputer operationsWord processingSpreadsheetsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkConfidentiality

Required

Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Planning, Engineering, Production Control or a related discipline and three or more years progressive experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting and performance measurement. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Must have a general 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 learn and apply basic planning tools and techniques; and knowledge of concepts and principles of planning to develop solutions to a variety of problems

Must maintain a well balanced focus between external and internal customer requirements and possess the ability to identify issues and interpret data, organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit, good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and to accurately document, report and present

Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Knowledge of computer operations and applications and word processing and spreadsheets

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required

Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success

Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required