General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Senior Material Planner/Scheduler (Sr Matl Planner/Scheduler) to join our St. Petersburg, FL Team.

We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Summary:

Develops, coordinates, analyzes, and manages the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet all program requirements and objectives. Supports the Program Management Office (PMO) in program decision making, recurring presentations, proposal preparation and submittal, and program recovery analysis. Actively participates as a valued member of the program leadership team.

Provides support by planning and tracking material needed for production schedules.
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with purchasing to maintain adequate levels of parts and raw materials to manufacture products.
• Works to resolve and takes corrective action for materials issues impacting production schedules while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics.
• Analyze, plan, schedule, and initiate procurement actions.
• Ensures materials are cost effective.
• Assists in determining and ensuring the quality of materials.
• Execute material that required outside processing.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• Or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
  
• Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management
• Experienced in IMS and Master Scheduling
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of ordnance supply requirements in Government regulated industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and procedures of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments
• Ability to work on multiple complex programs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the fly
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer skills
• Planning skills
• Leadership skills
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or May have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.