Material Planner

by General Dynamics Land Systems

Reference #: 3506
Position Type: Contract
Remote work options: No
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Mar 02, 2025
General Dynamics Land Systems

Job Description

Description

Please Note: this role is being offered as a Contract opportunity that will be facilitated through a 3rd-Party Agency. Please submit an application directly through this posting, and we will refer you to an agency at the appropriate time.  Material Planner (12 month Contract):   Key Job Elements:  
  • Provide a build schedule based on the London Master Schedule and to the associate plants, customers and vendors
  • Work with Scheduling, Department Supervisors and PLP to prioritize internal departmental workload and requirements
  • Prioritize as necessary for divisional plant location urgent requirements
  • Analyze and coordinate offload/
  • Material plan internal Production dept or Process defined by business need(s)
  • Coordinate premium transportation if necessary
  • Coordinate Outbound transportation to Customer sites
  • Assist with inventory mgmt. and movements to and from divisional support facilities
  • Provide upfront status of critical shortages to internal customers, assisting in the resolution and creating workaround plans
  • Report out on all material shortages and status’ daily
  • Ensure customer has updated information in order to make informed decisions
  • Work as a team player within PMC as part of cross-functional teams maintaining multiple customer requirements
  • Maintain communication with buy & make planners, Production, CSS, SCM and PMC
  • Incorporate new techniques/tools into daily process
  • Create and maintain desk top procedures
  • Coordinate shipping material and the preparing of associated shipping documentation as required 
  • Proficient in Excel and Data analyzing ( Vlookup, Pivot Table) 
  • Work with cross functional team (SCM, CSS, Production, QA) in the processing of discrepant material
Required Qualifications:
  • University degree or College diploma, preferably in Materials Operations Mgmt. or Business
  • Minimum 1-2 yrs previous make planning experience
  • MRP experience
  • Must be able to meet Anthropometrical size restrictions for confined space
  • Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, multi-task and take initiative as required
  • Demonstrated high level of communication and team work skills
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Previous experience with Oracle
  • APICS certification or working towards it
  • Familiar with transportation and shipping practices 

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   General Dynamics Land Systems
Company Website: https://generaldynamics-ca-careers.ttcportals.com/search/jobs/in/london?sort_by=location_city%2Casc
Application URL: Click here to apply online