Manufacturing Planner Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin

Moorestown Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 151,000

Full time

4 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

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 is seeking a Manufacturing Planner in New Jersey to plan, coordinate, and optimize the flow of materials and production activities. You will work with MRP transactions, manage schedules, and ensure on-time delivery across a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs while coordinating with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Engineering.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to Obtain Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Assemble and maintain the flow of materials and production activities.
Perform Make, Buy, and BOM planning with MRP transactions.
Manage production schedules, capacity and material flow for on-time delivery.
Maintain MRP parameters and production system integrity.
Coordinate with Manufacturing and Operations Management for shop floor control.
Analyze schedules, execute plans, and provide timely status updates.
Identify schedule risks and expedite materials or create workarounds.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations on time-phased plans.
Maintain lead times and lot sizes for accurate planning.

Skills

Manufacturing planning

MRP/ERP systems

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we're solving some of the world's most complex challenges by developing advanced technologies and systems that support critical missions around the globe. Our manufacturing teams turn innovative designs into the products and capabilities our customers depend on.

Standard Job Description

What We're Doing

We're committed to delivering high-quality products on schedule while continuously improving how we plan, build, and deliver. Every material, component, and production decision matters, and our teams work together to ensure we're ready to meet the demands of our customers and mission.

The Work

As a Manufacturing Planner, You'll Help Plan, Coordinate, And Control The Flow Of Materials And Production Activities Needed To Support Manufacturing. You'll

Perform Make, Buy, and Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions.
Manage production schedules, capacity requirements, and material flow to support on-time delivery.
Maintain production system integrity and MRP parameters to optimize inventory and minimize costs.
Coordinate with Manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control for make parts.
Analyze production schedules and capacity requirements, execute the plan, and provide timely status updates.
Identify potential schedule risks and expedite materials or develop workarounds to protect the production schedule.
Partner with Supply Chain stakeholders, including Procurement and Operations, to develop and execute time-phased plans for purchased parts.
Maintain MRP parameters, including lead times and lot sizes, to ensure accurate planning and material availability.
Partner with Engineering and Change Board representatives to implement BOM changes and ensure production plans reflect current requirements.
Work across functional teams to resolve material and production issues and keep manufacturing activities moving forward.

Who We Are

We are a collaborative Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization responsible for keeping production moving. We work across Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure the right materials are available at the right time and production plans can be executed successfully.

Our team plays a critical role in connecting the planning process to the shop floor. We solve problems, respond to changing requirements, and work together to keep production schedules on track while balancing inventory, cost, capacity, and customer needs.

Who You Are

You're a proactive, analytical, and organized professional who enjoys solving problems and working across multiple functions. You understand how material planning, production scheduling, and supply chain execution come together to support successful manufacturing.

You Bring

Experience in manufacturing planning, production control, supply chain, materials management, or a related field.
Experience working with MRP/ERP systems and production planning processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly when production requirements change.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate planning and production data.
A proactive mindset and the ability to identify potential issues before they impact the production schedule.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to Obtain Security Clearance

Desired Skills

Strong Organization and Communication Skills
Demonstrate Strong Analytical, Problem Solving, and Multitasking Skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00

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.