Material Planner Electronic Components

Job Description
Whats it like working for a company that uses supply chain to make the world a better place? Invigorating. At BAE Systems, our Supply Chain team is the best at what they do, and their work is part of why our clients trust our business. Service members rely on our products and services and its this team that gets everything out as efficiently as possible. We are looking for a supply chain planner to join our team and assume a lead role in a managing our common material and conducting factory capacity analysis. In a company like ours, everything we do matters and that certainly applies to our supply chain planners. Youll work with other exceptional professionals and find opportunities to learn and grow in your career while you help us deliver innovative projects. Most importantly, with our culture of safety and innovation, and the chance to make an impact on our business, youll build a career and life you can be proud of.

This is a newly created, full-time Material Planner position at the Austin facility. The role is critical for ensuring a steady supply of electronic materials for production while reducing financial risk through effective inventory management. The ideal candidate is a high-performing individual who can analyze data to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues, specifically focusing on reducing excess material. The position involves daily planning, inventory monitoring using Oracle, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain production flow

Responsibilities:

• Execute daily material planning activities to ensure on-time delivery of materials to the production floor.
• Manage the Oracle Min/Max process for assigned materials at the Austin site, including level setting, part procurement, and exception management.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages or excesses, taking corrective action as needed.
• Assist in managing non-conforming common material by flagging issues and coordinating with Quality teams for resolution. Respond to Material Alerts as directed.
• Process and approve material requests (Sustainment and Engineering) ensuring alignment with planning parameters.
• Support the management of Supplier Managed Inventory programs by monitoring consumption and reporting discrepancies to the Commodity teams.
• Identify and initiate the scrapping process for materials with no demand, following established procedures.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Stockroom, and Production teams to resolve material-related issues.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent planning/inventory control/material management experience.
• Above average ability using MS 365 software suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person or electronically.
• Comfortable presenting to senior leadership periodically.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoys working with others.
• Process and Systemic aptitude.
• Always looking to learn more and willing to try new things.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Defense industry experience.
• APICS certification or equivalent.
• Experience with:
  • Oracle ERP
  • Tableau
  • Microsoft BI
  • PLM/Enovia
  • MS365

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but its what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.