Planning Coordinator Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Ottawa, ON (Job ID 1175287900)

Description

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.