Material Planner, Principal

Job Description
At BAE Systems, we tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges, making our work incredibly rewarding. As part of our Maritime Solutions team, you'll play a crucial role in keeping the nation's major defense programs on track and running smoothly.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principle Material Planner to support the Maritime Solutions San Diego business. As a Principle Material Planner, you will be part of an integrated team estimating in the hundreds of millions across a diverse set of suppliers and commodities/categories.

As a Principle Material Planner, you will:

• Perform proposal preparation, review, and execution; development of proposal evaluation and selection criteria; negotiation of provisions such as price, schedule, and terms to meet or exceed proposal requirements; preparation and administration of high-value/complex material proposals.
• Execute approved estimating policies and procedures to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements.
• Develop and evaluate material proposals in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements, and proposal requirements.
• Emphasize bills of material (BOM) validation as a Quality Controller, proposal development, produce high-quality BOM, review work specifications and drawings, maintain and improve the quality and accuracy of the BOM.
• Respond to supplier inquiries, resolve issues, support Life Cycle Management efforts to support proposal execution, drive Partner2Win initiatives, and evaluate supplier performance.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline and 6 years or equivalent experience of directly related work experience in a government-contracting environment, preferably in the Ship Repair and/or Shipyard Industry.
• Familiarity with defense industry work specifications and drawings relative to Navy ships, FAR and DFAR regulations, ITAR, and EAR regulations.
• Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of material solicitations and proposal analysis/process.
• Key Skills:
  • Ability to motivate oneself.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent time management/organizational skills.
  • Strategic/Critical Thinking.
  • Ability to find win-win solutions; a “make it happen” attitude.
  • Ability to develop and implement continuous improvement strategies.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Continuous improvement training and experience.
• Earned Value Management experience.
• Experience across multiple functions such as operations, supply chain, procurement.
• Subcontracts / Contracts / Legal background.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $99410 - $168997

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 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.