Manufacturing Planner Asc - E1

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando is seeking a Manufacturing Planner Associate to execute MRP activities, coordinate with supply-chain stakeholders, and maintain production system integrity. You will perform Make, Buy, and BOM planning to support production schedules and optimize material flow.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, experience with SAP ERP and lean manufacturing, and CPIM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work with multiple levels of management, industry, peers, a represented workforce or business.
• Experience with SAP ERP and lean manufacturing.
• CPIM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) activities and coordinate with supply-chain stakeholders.
• Maintain production system integrity and adjust MRP parameters, lead times, and lot sizes.
• Perform Make, Buy, and BOM planning to support production schedules.
• Align material availability with demand through collaboration with Procurement, Operations Management, and Engineering.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize material flow to control costs.

Skills

SAP ERP

Lean manufacturing

Buy planning

Make planning

Inventory control

Engineering drawings

CPIM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Planner Associate for the Manufacturing Planning team. Our team is responsible for Make, Buy, and Bill of Material (BOM) planning, inventory optimization, and ensuring smooth material flow across the supply chain.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Planner Associate you will be responsible for executing Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) activities, coordinating with supply‑chain stakeholders, and maintaining production system integrity.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Perform Make, Buy, and BOM planning to support production schedules.
• Maintain and adjust MRP parameters, lead times, and lot sizes.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Operations Management, and Engineering to align material availability with demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize material flow to minimize cost.
• Provide shop‑floor control, status updates, and schedule adjustments as needed.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and proactive in solving complex planning challenges. This role offers high impact on production efficiency and the chance to shape supply‑chain excellence.

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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of management, industry, peers, a represented workforce or business.

Desired Skills

• Experience with SAP ERP and lean manufacturing
• Past experience with Buy Planning, Manufacturing
• and/or Make Planning experience
• Inventory Control and material handling knowledge,
• including: experience with material requirements and Dock/Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping areas
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists
• ASCM Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification

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.