ERIC BRYANT
Falls Church
Summary
Experienced Principal Material Requirements Planning Control Analyst with a proven track record in the aerospace and defense industry. Over 6 years of experience in material management, production planning, and scheduling, with expertise in analyzing defense markets and competitive landscapes, supporting Earned Value Management processes, and integrating material requirements into program schedules. Consistently exceeded performance expectations as a Production Planner at Northrop Grumman. Currently seeking a Strategic Planner position at Northrop Grumman to utilize material management and production planning skills in contributing to the mission of the aerospace and defense industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Material Requirements Planning Control Analyst
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
01.2023 - Current
- Managed material analysis over $100M Northrop Grumman Space Sector programs, ensuring program efficiency
- Coordinated material requirements across 5 subsystem CAMs, supporting multiple program integrations
- Developed Bills of Material, improving material planning and purchase approval efficiency for 10 Satellite government programs
- Became subject-matter expert, enhancing Material and Subcontract Management for EVMS, impacting 3 sectors
- Enhanced Earned Value Management, by maintaining material cost forecasts, influencing $20M budget
- Formulated baseline plans for material work, categorizing 20+ material types for Earned Value measurement
- Integrated material requirements into Master Schedules for 3 programs, optimizing project timelines
- Reported on material status, providing key insights into variances and metrics for 2 projects
Work Center Production Planner
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated production schedules and material requirements, ensuring a smooth production flow to meet 20 key project timelines
- Enhanced program integration by facilitating timely material availability through cross-departmental interactions supporting 10 major programs
- Delivered material management and analysis support, optimizing resources for 5 complex programs, improving efficiency
- Leveraged forecasting and planning to drive execution towards 15 project goals by integrating with Integrated Master Schedules
- Integrated material requirements into 8 program Master Schedules, facilitating seamless project progression
- Generated and provided analysis on material status for 12 programs, identifying variances and supporting strategic adjustments
- Managed kitting of parts and tools for 30 projects, effectively communicating constraints and ensuring project adherence to BOM
- Facilitated coordination across multiple roles to improve project workflow and support for 15 operational teams
- Utilized ERP systems and BOM expertise to streamline 10 projects, enhancing production efficiency and timelines
- By identifying and implementing best practices in ERP usage, enhanced operational efficiency across 10 projects
Production Planner and Scheduler
Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated fabrication and assembly for 8 product lines to guide production teams
- Implemented production schedules ensuring a steady flow of materials for 4 production lines
- Informed management on work progress and material availability, preventing production delays for 100+ projects
- Managed schedules and resources, ensuring 100+ components met master production schedule and inventory requirements
- Expedited part movement for 500+ orders, reducing wait times and optimizing inventory levels
- Issued 20 shop work orders, collaborating with schedulers to meet specification compliance and deadlines
Warehouse Associate
United Parcel Service (UPS)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained inventory accuracy at 99% by digitally tracking stock movements and updates
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by 20% by delivering world-class service with a positive attitude
- Improved package delivery efficiency by 30%, ensuring on-time delivery through meticulous coordination
- Excelled in handling over 200 packages daily in a physically demanding, fast-paced warehouse environment
- Increased product care standard, ensuring 100% of items retained integrity from warehouse to customer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA01.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Forecasting
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Attention to detail
- Warehouse Operations
- Procurement
- Distribution
- ERP Systems
- Demand Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Organizational
- EXCEL
Websites
Certification
- Earned value/cam certified, Northrop Grumman, 01/2023
- TS/SCI, Northrop Grumman, Present
- Forklift certified, Northrop Grumman, 01/2022
- Lean six sigma training, Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding
- Certified In Logistics Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Northrop Grumman,2024
Accomplishments
- Exceeded Expectations, Exceeded performance expectations as a Production Planner in year one of working at Northrop Grumman.
- Material Analysis Efficiency, Oversaw materials for $100M projects, improving program efficiency.
- Enhanced Production Planning, Facilitated material availability, supporting 10 major projects.
- Inventory Accuracy Achievement, Achieved 99% inventory accuracy at UPS through digital tracking.
- Delivery Efficiency Boost, Improved parcel delivery efficiency by 30%, ensuring timely deliveries.
Strengths
- Analytical Skills, Capable of analyzing complex material data to drive informed decisions and optimize processes.
- Detail-Oriented, Meticulous in managing material resources and ensuring accurate inventory control for efficient operations.
- Team Collaboration, Skilled at working with cross-functional teams to coordinate material requirements and ensure project success.
- Strategic Planning, Experienced in developing and executing strategic plans to integrate material needs into project schedules effectively.
Timeline
Principal Material Requirements Planning Control Analyst
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
01.2023 - Current
Work Center Production Planner
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
03.2021 - 01.2023
Production Planner and Scheduler
Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2019 - 01.2021
Warehouse Associate
United Parcel Service (UPS)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Earned value/cam certified, Northrop Grumman, 01/2023
- TS/SCI, Northrop Grumman, Present
- Forklift certified, Northrop Grumman, 01/2022
- Lean six sigma training, Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding
- Certified In Logistics Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Northrop Grumman,2024
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Thomas Nelson Community College
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