Manufacturing Planner ; Level 4

Position: Manufacturing Planner Staff (Level 4)
Description:

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX, we're delivering innovative, high-performance aircraft to our nation and allies. As a Manufacturing Planner Staff (Level
4), you will play a key role in synchronizing planning activities across engineering, supply chain, and production to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. Bring your expertise to a high-impact environment that values precision, teamwork, and mission success.

What You Will Be Doing

Perform Make, Buy, and Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities aligned with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.

Maintain production system integrity to drive inventory optimization and cost minimization.

Expedite and optimize material flow throughout the supply chain to ensure on-time delivery of program-critical components.

Coordinate with Manufacturing and Operations Management to analyze production schedules, capacity requirements, and shop floor execution.

Partner with Procurement and other Supply Chain stakeholders to develop and manage time-phased procurement plans that align with manufacturing needs.

Monitor and adjust MRP parameters, including lead times and lot sizes, to reflect real-time production and supply dynamics.

Work with Engineering and Change Board Representatives to update and maintain accurate BOM configurations.

What's In It for You

Impact the Mission:
Directly contribute to the production of aircraft that protect and serve our nation and its allies.

Strategic Involvement:
Be a trusted planner and integrator across operations, supply chain, and engineering.

Innovation & Efficiency:
Support advanced production technologies and optimization strategies that reduce waste and increase throughput.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Access industry-leading healthcare, 401(k) with matching, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Career Growth:
Opportunities for advancement, mentorship, and ongoing learning in a company known for promoting from within.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits here.

Who You Are

An experienced manufacturing planner with a strong understanding of MRP systems and supply chain alignment.

Detail-oriented and data-driven with the ability to balance long-range planning with real-time adjustments.

A cross-functional collaborator who can communicate effectively with operations, procurement, and engineering teams.

Driven by continuous improvement and equipped to identify and eliminate material flow constraints.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX

Basic Qualifications:

* Experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems and BOM planning.

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Experience with production scheduling, capacity analysis, and material control in a manufacturing environment.

* Familiarity with supply chain processes, including procurement and logistics coordination.

* Proficiency in using enterprise tools such as SAP, Solumina, or similar systems.

Desired

Skills:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years of professional experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority.

Experience with Global Supply Chain, import/export and international shipping requirements

Advanced knowledge of SAP or similar MRP/ERP platforms.

Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing operations.

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve material and scheduling challenges.

Clearance Level: None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

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.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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