Manufacturing Planner Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Planner Sr (Level 3) to own end-to-end production plans for multiple advanced programs and to drive schedule integrity across functions.

You will develop detailed production schedules, analyze demand and supply, coordinate with engineering, procurement and operations, and escalate risks to leadership while supporting lean practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline.
• Strong experience with MRP-based operating systems.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with multiple management levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for multiple programs.
• Perform demand-and-supply analysis to anticipate material needs and mitigate bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations to align resources with program milestones.
• Identify and resolve planning variances through data-driven root-cause analysis.
• Communicate status updates and risk assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Lean manufacturing focus

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

MRP system

ERP systems

Planning software

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Planner Sr (Level 3) for the Advanced Programs team. Our team is responsible for driving multiple program production planning, demand and supply planning, and ensuring seamless collaboration with multiple functions to meet business objectives.

What You Will Be Doing

• As the Manufacturing Planner Sr (Level 3) you will be responsible for orchestrating end‑to‑end production plans that keep our advanced programs on schedule. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for multiple programs.
• Perform demand‑and‑supply analysis to anticipate material needs and mitigate bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations to align resources with program milestones.
• Identify and resolve planning variances through data‑driven root‑cause analysis.
• Communicate status updates and risk assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels at cross‑functional collaboration, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on mission‑critical programs, and the opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing operations.

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 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. Generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline. Job Class : Manufacturing Job Category : Experienced Professional New/Replacement : New Basic qualifications (BQs) are the minimum requirements for a candidate to be considered for a position, 3 to 5 BQs are most effective.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline.
• Strong experience in a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) based operating system.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, internal and external customers.
• Proficient in MS Office- Strategic thinker with lean manufacturing focus (MFC Greenbelt certified or equivalent)
• Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Green Belt trained/certified
• Master’s Degree
• Educational background in Operations Management or related discipline
• Experience leading diverse multi‑functional teams
• Knowledge of industry wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the entire production supply chain
• MRP systems utilizing latest technology and processes
• Integration of new systems and processes in to an operational organization
• Inventory Control knowledge
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) extensive user experience
• Bachelor's degree with a concentration on Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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
• 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.