Material Planner II

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

BAE Systems in York, Pennsylvania is seeking a Material Planner II. In this role as a Material Planner II, you will:

• Plan, schedule and manage the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production.
• Through use of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, develop raw material and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules to plan and manage material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production.
• While adopting the BAE Systems CMS One Team philosophy, you will interface with internal customers and collaborate cross functionally to drive problem resolution and process changes to improve material on time delivery to the floor.
• Negotiate lead times with suppliers as necessary, and manage schedule to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support tracking of material shortages for job orders, kitting, and sub-assemblies based on requirements and/or shift hand-off.
• Plan and execute production schedules to ensure a controlled flow of conforming material to meet delivery requirement.
• Balance current and future production plans with manufacturing and program to ensure completion of customer requirements.
• Establish, monitor, and verify Oracle ASCP system parameters, including buffers and inventory levels by performing audits of line side material.
• Review, action, and resolve material exception messages in advance of production impact.

Note: Posting is available until November 16th, 2025.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience, or an Associate's degree and four years related experience, or the overall equivalent.
• Oracle ASCP experience - specific to supply/demand.
• Detailed analytical skills.
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Strong planning, time management, multitasking ability, and organizational skills to prioritize work schedules on both a short-term and long-term basis, both for self and others.
• Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing interpersonally and in group settings, coordinating and collaborating with peers, stakeholders and internal customers.
• Able to represent organization as a prime contact on assigned program(s) and projects, while developing and maintaining professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to independently exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles, and applicable MMAS regulations and protocol.
• Computer skills to work with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Access, etc.) and related software applications.
• Able to discern and assess charts, graphs, reports and/or other forms of written or graphical communication.
• Ability to compute, analyze and interpret complex numerical and/or statistical data for forecasting or reporting purposes.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Lean Process Improvement exposure.
• CPIM or APICS certification.
• Proven Analytical skills with use of Power BI, Power Pivot, Excel.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $60076 - $102130

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.