Planner

Job Summary

The candidate for this role will be responsible for overseeing the DRS Chemical Program & Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) process.

Basic Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
• Strong background in project material management
• Extensive experience in production planning and/or chemical/consumable management
• Experience in production planning/materials management in a manufacturing environment
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Power Query)
• Experience in managing database solutions
• Strong understanding of ERP systems
• Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance is required

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain DRS Chemical database (WASP) including but not limited to the testing and bar code management functions
  • Monitor the 30/60/90 day expiration warnings
  • Maintain accurate inventory of chemical stock located both in SC and RW buildings, including the manufacturing floor
• Responsible for all Order on Request Chemicals (not previously established with a min/max)
• Submit routine orders to multiple Chemical Management Companies based on usage rates and established reorder policies
• Develop and maintain relationships with VMI and Chemical providers
• Able to research and find alternate suppliers of qualified commodities
• Create reports for distribution to program office, customer visits, and management.
• Proactively mitigate chemical shortages and other potential constraints that would lead to manufacturing disruptions
• Coordinate engineering changes with purchasing and production to ensure disposition of obsolete or expired material
• Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
• Review the schedule and ensure the raw materials are available when needed
• Develop a forward-looking plan to create purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries to support the IOP.
• Ensure all outside services are planned and monitored
• Work closely with EHS for HAZMAT and other chemical disposal
• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 lbs up to 20% per year