Manufacturing Planner Associate Early Prof Level 1 - Moorestown NJ

MSCCN; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a detail‑oriented production planning specialist for onsite work in Moorestown, NJ. The role focuses on MRP BOM planning, inventory optimization, and material flow to meet tight production schedules.

You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and shop floor teams, ensuring accurate lead times, effective lot sizing, and timely delivery of procured parts. A US citizenship and interim secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or coursework) in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related technical field – or comparable on‑the‑job training related to material and inventory management.
• 0‑1year 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 with production data and inventory information; able to identify simple trends.
• Lean Awareness: Basic understanding of Lean or continuous‑improvement concepts and willingness to apply them on the shop floor.
• 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 (sorting, filtering, formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Inventory Fundamentals: General knowledge of inventory control concepts like safety stock and reorder points.
• Work Style: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs Make, Buy and / or BOM planning activities related to MRP transactions.
• Maintains production systems integrity to drive inventory optimization and cost minimization.
• Expedites and optimizes material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements.
• Co-ordinates with manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control on make parts and manage schedule.
• Co-ordinates with Supply Chain stakeholders to determine time-phased plans for procured parts and ensure timely deliverables.
• Maintains MRP parameters including lead times and lot sizes and coordinates BOM changes.

Skills

ERP Exposure

Excel skills

Inventory basics

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Lean awareness

Team orientation

Data understanding

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree / comparable coursework in Production Management

On-the-job training related to materials management

Coursework in Operations/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

PowerBI

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

1

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.

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.
• Adaptability to New Tools: Willingness to learn emerging technologies and pick up new software as guided by the team.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $55700.00 - $103400.00