Manufacturing Planner Sr; Level 3

Position: Manufacturing Planner Sr (Level 3)
Description:

You will be the Manufacturing Planner Sr (Level
3) for the Advanced Programs team. Our team is responsible for driving multiple program production planning, demand and supply planning, and ensuring seamless collaboration with multiple functions to meet business objectives.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Planner Sr (Level
3) you will be responsible for orchestrating end‑to‑end production plans that keep our advanced programs on schedule.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for multiple programs.

* Perform demand‑and‑supply analysis to anticipate material needs and mitigate bottlenecks.

* Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations to align resources with program milestones.

* Identify and resolve planning variances through data‑driven root‑cause analysis.

* Communicate status updates and risk assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels at cross‑functional collaboration, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes.

This role offers high visibility, direct impact on mission‑critical programs, and the opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing operations.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline.

* Strong experience in a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) based operating system.

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

* Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, internal and external customers.

* Proficient in MS Office

* Strategic thinker with lean manufacturing focus (MFC Greenbelt certified or equivalent)

* Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Desired

Skills:

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Green Belt trained/certified

Master's Degree

Educational background in Operations Management or related discipline

Experience leading diverse multi-functional teams

Knowledge of industry wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the entire production supply chain

MRP systems utilizing latest technology and processes

Integration of new systems and processes in to an operational organization

Inventory Control knowledge

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) extensive user experience

Bachelor's degree with a concentration on Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline.

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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…