Reporting to the Manager, Planning, the Planning Coordinator will perform a variety of tactical duties to support the Production Planning team with planning activities. This a contract position for approximately four (4) months.
As a Planning Coordinator, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Develop and implement MRP to ensure on time delivery to customers
- Track material from requisition to receipt of goods and prepares material status reports
- Track work orders on the floor and prepare Work in Progress status reports
- Attend material/production review meetings
- Raise, release, and maintain work orders
- Re-plan activities as a result of schedule/material changes
- Return materials to customers to ensure turnaround of Non-Compliance Reports in a timely manner
- Interface between Programs and Manufacturing
What you require to be successful in the role:
- Enrolled in Business Administration or Supply Chain and Operations Management program at a recognized post-secondary institution or previously obtained educational credentials.
- Hands-on experience in prior internships or work experience would be considered an asset
- Active involvement in or completion of APICS certification would be considered an asset
- Thorough knowledge of MRP is essential
- Understands and applies knowledge of product structures, configuration control, contracts terminology and ISO procedures
- Effective computer skills including MS Excel and Access are an asset
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to complete standard reports
Benefits of working with DRS
- A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
- An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
- Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
- Possibility of a hybrid work schedule dependent on business requirements
About DRS Canada
DRS Technologies Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leading mid-tier Canadian defence electronics company specializing in military voice and data communications systems; electro‑optics (EO) and infrared search and tracking systems (IRST); command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems integration; deployable flight data recorders; and defence/space electronics manufacturing.
All applicants must be eligible to meet requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and to obtain a Reliability level security clearance.
Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.
