Material Planning Coordinator I

Job Description
We are seeking an entry level Material Planning Coordinator to join our fast-growing aerospace and defense manufacturing team. In this role, you will serve as the primary link between Materials Planning and Manufacturing Operations personnel. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of materials and assemblies through the factory to support Manufacturing plans and contractual delivery commitments.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses the motivation to function in a dynamic work force.

Key Responsibilities

Materials Coordinator and Expeditor

• Materials Expediting: Expedite backordered materials and kit movement between the stockroom and the production floor.
• Production Expediting: Expedite assemblies and subassemblies from production to inspection, test, and completion
• Utilize the Costpoint ERP system to look up materials, complete and issue subassemblies and assemblies, and enter status as required
• Shortage Mitigation: Provide shortage visibility to the Manufacturing and Materials Team to enhance production efforts. Interface with Materials Coordinators and Manufacturing personnel to resolve issues as required.
• Data Integrity: Provide accurate statuses of production hardware and related materials.

• Data Packages: Prepare and assemble data packages to release with assembly kits to production
• Other Related Duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education & Experience

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in production planning and project material management, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry or 2 years in a working team environment focused on positive outcome and results.

Technical Skills

• Computer: Must have mid-level proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and email.

Professional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to collect data and disseminate accurate information.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to navigate functional inter-relationships between Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Test, and Warehouse. Must be able to communicate clearly with others utilizing both verbal and written skills.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision in maintaining audit-ready records and tracking high-value components.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to multi-task and pivot priorities in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Defense Experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $32730 - $52369

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.