Entry-Level MRP Planner: Material Flow & BOM

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a detail‑oriented Production Planner to support Make, Buy and BOM planning within the MRP environment. You will partner with manufacturing and operations to optimize material flow, preserve the schedule, and drive inventory efficiency across the shop floor.

This entry‑level role targets 0–1 year of related experience, an associate degree in a technical field, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle or MS Dynamics).

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or coursework in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related field.
• Experience: 0–1 year in production planning, shop-floor support, scheduling, logistics, or related manufacturing environment.
• ERP Exposure: Introductory familiarity with an ERP/MRP system (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).
• Analytical Ability: Able to work with production data and identify simple trends.
• Lean Awareness: Basic understanding of Lean or continuous-improvement concepts.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills for cross-functional coordination.
• Excel Skills: Proficient with advanced Excel functions (sorting, filtering, formulas, pivot tables, vlookup).
• Inventory Fundamentals: Knowledge of safety stock, reorder points, and traceability.
• Work Style: Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team Orientation: Collaborative across functions.
• Security/Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs one or more manufacturing activities within various functions.
• Maintains production systems integrity to optimize inventory cost.
• Expedites and optimizes material flow to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinates with manufacturing and Ops Management to control schedule and capacity.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain stakeholders to plan procured parts and ensure delivery meets schedule.
• Maintains MRP parameters and coordinates BOM changes with Engineering.

Skills

ERP basics

Analytical thinking

Lean concepts

Communication

Excel skills

Inventory management

Multi-tasking

Team oriented

Security clearance

Education

Assoc degree in Production Management / Industrial Eng

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a detail‑oriented Production Planner to support Make, Buy and BOM planning within the MRP environment. You will partner with manufacturing and operations to optimize material flow, preserve the schedule, and drive inventory efficiency across the shop floor.

This entry‑level role targets 0–1 year of related experience, an associate degree in a technical field, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle or MS Dynamics).