Manufacturing Planner Associate Early Prof Level 1 - Moorestown NJ

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Moorestown Township (NJ)

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USD 56,000 - 103,000

Full time

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Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Moorestown, NJ is seeking an experienced professional for a manufacturing planning role. You will perform Make, Buy and BOM planning using MRP transactions, aiming to optimize inventory and meet customer requirements while coordinating with engineering, procurement and shop-floor teams.

The position requires 0–1 year of related experience, an Associate’s degree (or coursework) in a related field, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain a

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree (or coursework) in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field – or comparable on‑the‑job training related to material and inventory management.
Experience: 0‑1 year of experience (or internship/co‑op) in production planning, shop-floor support, scheduling, logistics, or a related manufacturing environment.
ERP Exposure: Introductory familiarity with an ERP/MRP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
Analytical Ability: Comfortable working with production data and inventory information.
Lean Awareness: Basic understanding of Lean or continuous‑improvement concepts (5S, Kaizen).
Communication: Strong written and verbal skills for coordination with engineering, procurement, quality, and shop-floor teams.
Excel Skills: Proficient with Medium to Advanced Excel functions.
Inventory Fundamentals: Knowledge of inventory control concepts (safety stock, reorder points, traceability).
Work Style: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Team Orientation: Collaborative mindset to support production goals.
Security/Eligibility: US Citizen able to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Performs Make, Buy and BOM planning activities with MRP transactions.
Maintains production systems to optimize inventory and minimize cost.
Expedites and optimizes material flow to meet customer requirements.
Coordinates with manufacturing and Operations Management for shop-floor control and scheduling.
Coordinates with Procurement and Operations Management to ensure timely deliverables meet schedule.
Maintains MRP parameters and coordinates BOM changes with Engineering.

Skills

Detail oriented

Data analysis

Communication

Lean awareness

Team collaboration

US citizenship

Education

Associate’s degree or coursework in Production Management / Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Business

High School/GED

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems (SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics)

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is \"On‑Site\" at the location detailed in the job post.

Position Location(s)

Moorestown, NJ

Date Posted

September 24, 2026

Requisition ID

15719

Final Clearance for the Role

Secret

Shift

Relocation

Possible

Level Of Experience

Experienced Professional

Clearance Required to Start

Interim Secret

Telework

Employee will work Onsite Full Time

Functional Area

Operations

FT/PT/Casual

FullTime

Business Area

Rotary and Mission Systems

Salary Range

$55,700.00 - $103,400.00

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK

Performs the Make, Buy and / or Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions.

Responsibilities Include

Performs one or more multiple manufacturing activities within various manufacturing functions.

Maintains production systems integrity to drive inventory optimization to minimize cost.

Expedites and optimizes material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements.

Coordinates with manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control on make parts, analyzes and controls production schedule and capacity requirements, executes the plan, provides timely status and expedites or works around plans to preserve schedule.

Coordinates with Supply Chain Stakeholders including Procurement and Operations Management to determine appropriate time phased plan for procured parts and executes processes to ensure deliverables meet production schedule requirements.

Maintains MRP parameters including lead times and lot sizes and coordinates with Engineering and Change Board Rep to make the associated changes to the BOM.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Who You Are

You are a detail‑oriented professional with a strong command of ERP systems and a proven ability to optimize complex material flows. You possess the analytical mindset needed to resolve systemic inefficiencies and collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.

A level 1 employee is an early‑career professional and typically has 0 to 1 years of professional experience.

WHY JOIN US

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready.You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Auto req ID

484305BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree (or coursework) in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field – or comparable on‑the‑job training related to material and inventory management.

Experience: 0‑1year of experience (or internship/co‑op) in production planning, shop‑floor support, scheduling, logistics, or a related manufacturing environment. Demonstrated interest through projects, coursework, or volunteer work is acceptable.

ERP Exposure: Introductory familiarity with an ERP/MRP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) – basic navigation and data entry; formal certification not required.

Analytical Ability: Comfort working with production data and inventory information; able to identify simple trends and report findings.

Lean Awareness: Basic understanding of Lean or continuous‑improvement concepts (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) and willingness to learn how to apply them on the shop floor.

Communication: Strong written and verbal skills for clear coordination with engineering, procurement, quality, and shop‑floor teams.

Excel Skills: Proficient with Medium to Advanced Excel functions (sorting, filtering, formulas, pivot tables, vlookup, charts)

Inventory Fundamentals: General knowledge of inventory control ideas such as safety stock, reorder points, and material traceability.

Work Style: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.

Team Orientation: Collaborative mindset; eager to work across functional groups to support production goals.

Security/Eligibility: Must be a U.S.Citizen and able to obtain the required government security clearance.

Desired Skills

Basic Data‑Visualization Exposure: Familiarity with at least one visualization tool (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, or Qlik) sufficient to create simple charts or dashboards; no expectation of real‑time production monitoring.

ERP Workflow Understanding: General knowledge of how an ERP/MRP system processes orders and allocates material; able to follow established procedures rather than redesign workflows.

Introductory SQL/Database Skills: Ability to write simple SELECT queries and basic joins to retrieve data from a single production database; advanced database design or complex data‑modeling not required.

Elementary Automation: Experience with basic Excel formulas, simple pivot tables, and straightforward VBA macros or PowerAutomate flows to reduce repetitive manual steps; scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) are optional.

Foundational Problem‑Solving: Use of basic root‑cause techniques such as the “5Whys” to identify issues; formal fault‑tree analysis or decision‑matrix frameworks are not required.

Basic Continuous‑Improvement Participation: Involvement in Lean or Six‑Sigma activities (e.g., Kaizen events, Gemba walks) as a team member; leadership of improvement projects is not expected.

Collaborative Digital Workspaces: Comfortable navigating Microsoft Teams/SharePoint or similar platforms for sharing documents and tracking tasks; advanced version‑control or Jira administration is not required.

Clear Communication of Data: Ability to translate simple production metrics into brief, understandable summaries for supervisors or leads; no need to produce executive‑level strategic presentations.