Manufacturing Planner Asc - E1

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible schedules (4x10)

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Planner Associate (Level 1) for the PAC-3 Program Team. You will help oversee program and manufacturing planning, manage production schedules, and coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, and supply-chain teams to align priorities.

The role emphasizes data integrity in the MRP system, material flow optimization, and delivering accurate production status to stakeholders, with growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations or logistics from an accredited college/university.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer systems, databases and programs.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and multitasking abilities.
• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data integrity in the MRP system and manage material flow, inventory optimization, and production schedules.
• Provide status reports to internal customers and analyze production data to inform business decisions.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams to align priorities.
• Identify and drive continuous-improvement initiatives across the PAC-3 program.
• Support travel and communication with all production sites and vendor locations as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collab

MRP/ERP knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Logistics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Planner Associate (Level 1) for the PAC‑3 Program Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing program and manufacturing planning, managing production schedules, material procurement, and workflow prioritization.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Planner Associate (Level 1) for the PAC‑3 Program Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing program and manufacturing planning, managing production schedules, material procurement, and workflow prioritization.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Planner (Level 1) you will be responsible for ensuring data integrity in the MRP system, optimizing material flow, and delivering accurate production status to stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Maintain data integrity in the MRP system and manage material flow, inventory optimization, and production schedules.
• Provide status reports to internal customers and analyze production data to inform business decisions.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply‑chain teams to align priorities.
• Identify and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives across the PAC‑3 program.
• Support travel and communication with all production sites and vendor locations as needed.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented, collaborative professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering mission‑critical capabilities. This role offers direct impact on the PAC‑3 program and growth within a high‑performing team.

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, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Logistics (or related field) from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience/combined education
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer systems, databases, and programs
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• Familiar with Manufacturing Planning and Supply Chain Management concepts, including Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Production Planning and Control (PP&C), and Supply Chain Management and Procurement Principles
• Basic Knowledge in Inventory Control, Material Handling and Warehouse Management Systems
• Basic Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Concepts and Processes
• Basic Knowledge of supply and demand with the ability to analyze and respond to changes in customer demand, supplier lead times, and inventory levels to ensure optimal production planning and scheduling
• Basic Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel
• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $49500.00 - $91900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.