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Position Title: Supply Chain Management (SCM) Planning Operations Professional
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Supply Chain/Materials/Warehousing
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: None
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 15175483
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2024
Description: Job Description
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
Hybrid or onsite:
- Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100% although some remote work may be available each week.
What We Offer
Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%)
- Educational Assistance
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Onsite Cafeteria, Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
Desired Qualifications and Skills: Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or relevant experience. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Sourcing, and/or Manufacturing.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and build schedules.
Strong data and reporting skills and the ability to present information to drive action.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Planning Operations Professional works to optimize resources to schedule production to best meet customer requirements. Responsibilities include:
Planning
Evaluate impact of new orders or schedule changes (Proposals).
Serve as planning liaison between Manufacturing and Customer Support (M&CS) and SCM and coordinate activities to maintain master schedule.
Work with supply chain planners and M&CS to accurately manage date effectivity cut ins on MBOMs.
Provide subject matter expertise and reporting in scheduling, critical path analysis, and program coordination.
Support business planning and proposal activities.
Execute risk surveillance and drive corrective actions.
Executing
Facilitate and lead production shortage meetings.
Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring products through the complete production cycle.
Prepare master schedule reports and perform analysis to ensure schedule commitments are met and risk is identified.
Monitor plant production planning actions and correlate to SCM planning impacts (e.g. part scrap/cycle count loss, make LT changes, Work Order changes, etc.).
Serve as the SCM point of contact for all demand schedules and coordination within the Division (Schedule Council - SCM).
Monitor schedule deviations, schedule constraints, demand movements, and demand variances. Facilitate development of corrective actions.
Additionally, the role will:
Notify Management of potential schedule problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
Identify and drive master scheduling related continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate meetings, Schedule Councils with various stakeholders to ensure best use of resource constraints.
Create and publish departmental SCM Planning Metrics.
Support development of Master Production Schedules. Provide input and develop master production schedule to prepare requirements for purchased and make parts.
Assist in the development and launch of the SCM Planning Operations Department and associated job functions/tasks.
Coordinate plant and SCM MRP planning functions and serve as SCM Planning liaison to the plants.
Prepare reports required to analyze, facilitate, and suggest actions to assure optimal execution of supply chain and the MRP plan to support division and customer requirement.
Supervise MRP stability, review MRP for schedule variability, communicate issues, perform root cause analysis of schedule volatility, and develop and drive associated corrective actions to reconcile inaccuracies within the MRP plan.
Drive process improvement and development and facilitate problem solving efforts. Identify and recommend feasible solutions to plan operational issues.
Preform risk surveillance and proactively communicate and drive risk mitigation efforts.
Serve as MRP planning subject matter expert and support training and department needs.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Job Description
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
Hybrid or onsite:
- Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100% although some remote work may be available each week.
What We Offer
Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%)
- Educational Assistance
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Onsite Cafeteria, Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
Desired Qualifications and Skills: Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or relevant experience. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Sourcing, and/or Manufacturing.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and build schedules.
Strong data and reporting skills and the ability to present information to drive action.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Planning Operations Professional works to optimize resources to schedule production to best meet customer requirements. Responsibilities include:
Planning
Evaluate impact of new orders or schedule changes (Proposals).
Serve as planning liaison between Manufacturing and Customer Support (M&CS) and SCM and coordinate activities to maintain master schedule.
Work with supply chain planners and M&CS to accurately manage date effectivity cut ins on MBOMs.
Provide subject matter expertise and reporting in scheduling, critical path analysis, and program coordination.
Support business planning and proposal activities.
Execute risk surveillance and drive corrective actions.
Executing
Facilitate and lead production shortage meetings.
Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring products through the complete production cycle.
Prepare master schedule reports and perform analysis to ensure schedule commitments are met and risk is identified.
Monitor plant production planning actions and correlate to SCM planning impacts (e.g. part scrap/cycle count loss, make LT changes, Work Order changes, etc.).
Serve as the SCM point of contact for all demand schedules and coordination within the Division (Schedule Council - SCM).
Monitor schedule deviations, schedule constraints, demand movements, and demand variances. Facilitate development of corrective actions.
Additionally, the role will:
Notify Management of potential schedule problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
Identify and drive master scheduling related continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate meetings, Schedule Councils with various stakeholders to ensure best use of resource constraints.
Create and publish departmental SCM Planning Metrics.
Support development of Master Production Schedules. Provide input and develop master production schedule to prepare requirements for purchased and make parts.
Assist in the development and launch of the SCM Planning Operations Department and associated job functions/tasks.
Coordinate plant and SCM MRP planning functions and serve as SCM Planning liaison to the plants.
Prepare reports required to analyze, facilitate, and suggest actions to assure optimal execution of supply chain and the MRP plan to support division and customer requirement.
Supervise MRP stability, review MRP for schedule variability, communicate issues, perform root cause analysis of schedule volatility, and develop and drive associated corrective actions to reconcile inaccuracies within the MRP plan.
Drive process improvement and development and facilitate problem solving efforts. Identify and recommend feasible solutions to plan operational issues.
Preform risk surveillance and proactively communicate and drive risk mitigation efforts.
Serve as MRP planning subject matter expert and support training and department needs.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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