Hiring: Senior MRP Planner Company: Leonardo DRS Location: Dallas, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:22:41 Target Skills & Keywords : Cypress, Microsoft Excel, Program Management About the job Experience: •5 years supply and demand/procurement experience •5+ years experience in material planning •3+ years of ERP/MRP systems, including BOMs and Multi-level BOMs Required Skills: •Partner with Engineering to develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) for new products, including coordinating and incorporating engineering changes and ensuring accurate part setup in MRP. •Plan and procure materials for engineering builds, prototypes, pilot production, and early manufacturing, including identifying long-lead or high-risk items and developing mitigation plans •Create and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, material availability, and program requirements •Maintain accurate planning data, including make/buy decisions, lead times, order modifiers, attrition and yield factors, and other key MRP parameters •Partner cross-functionally with Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support the Internal Operating Plan (IOP) •Monitor material readiness, anticipate risks, and drive proactive resolution of shortages or delays •Coordinate requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier deliveries to meet program timelines •Support manufacturing by ensuring smooth material flow from production through packaging and shipment Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years supply and demand/procurement experience •Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships •Background in project material management •Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint •Knowledge of prototype builds, pilot production, and product launch planning •Operational familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean principles •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple proirities in fast-paced, dynamic environment •Strong communication and interpersonal skills •U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. •Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!