MCPP - Production Planning Analyst

KBR, Inc. • Kings Bay Base, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

MCPP - Production Planning Analyst

Title: MCPP - Production Planning Analyst Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

Program Summary
The Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) is based in Jacksonville, Florida. We provide maintenance and logistic services to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) in support of this program. For over 35 years we have planned, coordinated, and executed the maintenance and logistic services for ground combat vehicles and support equipment for USMC Expeditionary Forces.

Job Summary
Responsible for planning and scheduling production schedules. Analyzes, participates in development, and implements logistics plans affecting the production plan, distribution, and inventory of finished material. Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory, and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates. Establish workflow for production spread load of the ship’s equipment density listing by analyzing, developing, and revising Microsoft Project plans to ensure an efficient maintenance production cycle. Analyze and validate requirements for future production cycles to create an effective Production plan using Microsoft Project. Assume direct responsibility for overseeing daily production activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring On Time Delivery of equipment per scheduled production cycle. Analyze effectiveness of production plans by comparing actual vs. planned schedules. Conduct causative research on significant differences. Make recommendations for process improvements based on causative research conducted on variances and other cross functional initiatives. Comply with all policies and procedures in accordance with the contract. Coordinates logistics’ activities with internal/external customers. Provides activity and status reports to management. Performs all other duties as assigned. Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, and Project. Strong communication skills.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field with no experience.
• In lieu of formal education, at least 8 years of progressive experience in a related field or 4 years of specialized military experience in the relative field can be substituted for a BA/BS degree.
• Must possess a certificate of training for Microsoft Project 2010 or greater.
• Ability to obtain a Favorable Government Public Trust Investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Military Base Access.
• Ability to use standard commercial word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and telecommunications software applications to include Microsoft Office.
• Ability to comply with all established methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, and Project.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and scheduling production schedules.
• Analyzes, participates in development, and implements logistics plans affecting the production plan, distribution, and inventory of finished material.
• Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory, and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.
• Establish workflow for production spread load of the ship’s equipment density listing by analyzing, developing, and revising Microsoft Project plans to ensure an efficient maintenance production cycle.
• Analyze and validate requirements for future production cycles to create an effective Production plan using Microsoft Project.
• Assume direct responsibility for overseeing daily production activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring On Time Delivery of equipment per scheduled production cycle.
• Analyze effectiveness of production plans by comparing actual vs. planned schedules.
• Conduct causative research on significant differences.
• Make recommendations for process improvements based on causative research conducted on variances and other cross functional initiatives.
• Comply with all policies and procedures in accordance with the contract.
• Coordinates logistics’ activities with internal/external customers.
• Provides activity and status reports to management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level