Job Description
Standard Job 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.
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. Generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. Job Class : Manufacturing Job Category : Experienced Professional New/Replacement : New Basic qualifications (BQs) are the minimum requirements for a candidate to be considered for a position, 3 to 5 BQs are most effective.
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 are additional skills that are nice to have and help narrow down a qualified candidate pool.
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
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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