Material Planner Sr

Job Description

Located in a U.S. Navy mega-port and principal commercial area, Norfolk Ship Repairs (NSR) primary customer is the U.S. Navy. The NSR shipyard is perfectly positioned to serve the requirements and needs of the Navy. The NSR team strives for superior customer satisfaction and on-time delivery of a quality product. NSR team also maintains extensive safety awareness programs, environmental protection best practices, and a clean, orderly facility. The full-service repair facility is ISO 9001 1994 and located on the Elizabeth River with excellent access to Hampton Roads, the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

NSR is currently looking for a Senior Material Estimator that would be responsible for:

• Material estimating of bids provided by the Lead Estimator or Contract Administrator. Performs review and analysis of work specifications, drawings, prints and technical manuals to develop material estimates for new and growth work for repairs on US Navy and Commercial Ships.
• Develops Bill Of Materials (BOM) and obtains pricing and availability for material identified on specific work item(s) or referenced drawing(s). Develops and maintains Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) list to ensure material requirements will meet availability milestones.
• Verifies material to be ordered is covered by the scope of work, thereby prompting the requirement for generic report(s) / sequence(s) as required. Generate Pre-Proposal Inquiry (PPI), Request for Clarification (RFC), and Inspection/Deficiency Report (IDR), as required regarding government furnished information, customer furnished information, and material problems and issues and take appropriate action on all answered correspondence.
• The Material Estimator is responsible for assisting programs and operations and craft personnel in identifying material problems.
• Understanding of Bill of Materials and Material Requirement Program (MRP) planning. Review and ensure that all estimates are complete, accurate and submitted on schedule.
• Must be familiar and able to read U.S. Navy specifications, drawings, prints and technical manuals.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with minimal immediate supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good planning, time management and organization skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to use computers to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
• Proficiency in use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database development programs (such as Word, Excel, Business Objects, and Access).
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform similar, incidental, and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent experience
• Understanding of Bill of Materials and Material Requirement Program planning.
• Building BOM
• Understanding part numbers
• Must be familiar and able to read U.S. Navy specifications, drawings, prints and technical manuals.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good planning, time management and organization skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to use computers to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
• Proficiency in use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database development programs (such as Word, Excel, Business Objects, and Access).
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Prior Superintendent, Machinist, Electrical or Pipefitter experience