Planning Support Specialist - York, PA

Position Description    

The BAE Systems site in York, Pennsylvania supporting Combat Vehicles is seeking a Planning Support Specialist IV. In this role, the Support Specialist will:

•Review/Analyze Contract Deliverable Requirements (CDR) submittals from supplier receipts for compliance to the Purchase Order Configuration and Quality Requirements (CQR) using Oracle to verify approvals; •Initiate/Approve/Release manufacturing orders (rework/OSP) as applicable;

•Schedule, coordinate, and monitor the flow of material incoming and outgoing through Quality to meet department and customer commitments;

•Assist in preventing anticipated shortages by processing material based on their priorities;

•Take action required to clear production shortages;

•Monitor/Status inspection progress to internal customer as required;

•Participate in audits from both internal and external auditors;

•Monitor and maintain records (Temporary Release Requests, Overtime Records) for accuracy in receiving inspection;

•Provide daily direction to one or more bargaining unit employees (Material Control Specialist and Quality Process Auditor of Fabrication and Machining); •Ensure compliance with BAE Systems and Quality department policies and procedures; •Develop and prepare reports as necessary and required; •Occasional contact with government and/or BAE Systems Property Administrator concerning government owned property; •Provide information to BAE Systems Property Administrator in support of annual government property audits as required; •Update/Maintain historical records for work performed and /or physical inventory; •Investigate problems and provide solutions to maintain system accuracy; •Interface frequently with other manufacturing support organizations, especially Procurement, Production, Support Engineering, and Manufacturing as well as other Line of Business (LOB) staff to resolve issues associated with their assigned area(s); •Maintain a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.    
 

Skills Required  

 •Working experience in a Planning / Coordinating role: Two (2) years experience required with an associates degree or Four (4) years experience required with a high school diploma (or equivalent). •Skilled in administrative practices and procedures.

•Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.

•Proficient in database management and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

•Ability to research, gather, and analyze information.

•Skills to integrate information from a variety of sources into correspondence or presentation materials or reports. •Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills. •Ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels, inside and outside of the organization.    
Skills Preferred    Experience using Oracle as an ERP is a PLUS! Experience using TipQA as a Quality Database is a PLUS!    
 

Experience Required    

Two to Four years four years of relevant experience in a planning/coordinating function, depending on education.    
Experience Preferred    

Experience working in a DoD, manufacturing environment a plus!    
Education Required    

High School Diploma or equivalent plus additional four years of relevant experience in a planning/coordinating function; or Associate’s degree plus additional two years experience in planning/coordinating function.

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