Manufacturing Planning Specialist

gdms· Manufacturing
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📍 Bloomington, MN, USOTHER

About this role

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Responsibilities for this Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. As a Manufacturing Planning Specialist, you’ll create production and material plans to include inventory goals and schedules. You’ll oversee the master schedule and ensure compliance with material requirements for manufacturing and manage the procurement planning for a medium size. You may also develop material cost strategies and coordinate target pricing with supply chain, while maintaining the forecast in the production and material planning tool and updating as required.

What you’ll experience:

  • Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
  • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of MRP/ERP principles
  • Intermediate knowledge of concurrent engineering principles
  • Intermediate knowledge of government compliance regulations

What sets you apart:

  • Strong multi-task skills while maintaining focus on details
  • Ability to prioritize program material needs with supply chain and internal shops as appropriate
  • Understanding of engineering changes and their effect on the bill of material
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $65,233.00 - USD $70,584.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Manufacturing Planning Specialist position at gdms located?
This Manufacturing Planning Specialist role at gdms is based in Bloomington, MN, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Manufacturing Planning Specialist role at gdms full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Manufacturing Planning Specialist role in the Manufacturing department at gdms.
Which team or department does the Manufacturing Planning Specialist at gdms belong to?
This Manufacturing Planning Specialist position is part of the Manufacturing department at gdms. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Manufacturing Planning Specialist job at gdms posted?
This Manufacturing Planning Specialist position at gdms was posted on Jun 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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