Manufacturing Planner Associate - Third Shift

Description

Manufacturing Planner Associate – responsible for production planning and material readiness within the Manufacturing Planning Team.

• Partner closely with Quality, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Production teams to align materials and schedules with program demands.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure work orders are released on time.
• Create and maintain reports to track material status, shortages, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate daily material requirements with Purchasing and Expediting teams.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate system data.
• Confirm material supply and demand to support uninterrupted production flow.
• Communicate material availability risks and potential production impacts to program and operations teams.
• Support stock transfers and inter‑site material movements as needed.
• Assist in resolving shortages, over‑shipments, engineering changes, and traceability concerns.
• Maintain and update MRP parameters (lead times, lot sizes, BOM changes) in coordination with Engineering and Change Control.
• Assist in preparing and processing DD250 documentation to support product shipments and customer acceptance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing or operations environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis/reporting.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite in Camden.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Desired

Skills:

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar).
• Exposure to inventory control, production planning, or material coordination.
• Experience analyzing data or creating reports in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Comfortable working directly with shop floor or production teams.
• Experience resolving discrepancies or troubleshooting process issues.
• Interest in developing a career in Production Planning & Control.

This position is located in Camden, AR. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Ability to work full‑time onsite in Camden.

Clearance Level: None.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.