Manufacturing Planner ; Level 4

Position: Manufacturing Planner Staff (Level 4)
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* 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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* 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

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Skills:

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* 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…