Reporting to the Manager, Planning, the Planning Coordinator will perform a variety of tactical duties to support the Production Planning team with planning activities.

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.