General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Material Planner/Scheduler (Matl Plan/ Sched Partner I) to join our Scranton, PA 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 in Scranton offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

The Material Planner/Scheduler will be responsible for starting inventories at the site, order critical spares for machinery, responsible for the general ordering for maintenance department while overseeing plant tool crib, assist with receiving inventory.

• Performs clerical functions to assist material planning/ scheduling in coordinating raw materials for efficient production.
• Uses MRP system to monitor and track materials from purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production.
• Inputs material needs, including all codes, brands, and contact information necessary to process orders in system or database.
• Tracks and develops reports to monitor performance metrics such as inventory levels, scheduled deliveries, and supplier performance.
• Resolves simple issues or errors and escalates larger problems to necessary supervisors

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 0-3 year experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems while working independently
• Must be proactive and a self motivating individual contributor, highly computer literate with experience working in a cross fucntional work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to present information if required, ability to work in a team environment and interact with staff, departments as well as vendors in an effective, positive and professional manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in heavy industrial environment

***Scranton Army Ammunition Plant is a government contracted facility, all potential employees must be able to pass Federal background requirments***

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.