Manufacturing Support Team Member / Buy Part Planner - Level 1

Lockheed Martin; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

4x10 Schedule

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Highlands Ranch, CO, is seeking an entry-level Buy‑Part Planner to manage non‑manufactured (buy) parts across the Space portfolio. You will own PR creation, validation, and lifecycle management, coordinating with Demand Management, Quality, Procurement, and Production to keep plans aligned with forecasts and inventory policies.

The role supports a team in a multi-functional manufacturing environment and offers growth within a defense technology company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in material planning, inventory control, or procurement for a manufacturing/aerospace environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing purchase requisitions (PRs) and working with ERP systems (SAPMM/PP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to reconcile demand, inventory, and procurement data
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a shift-based, fast-paced environment and to support “go-fast” surge actions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure requisitions are generated accurately, on-time, and in alignment with engineering releases, demand forecasts, and inventory policies.
• Act as the bridge between Demand Management, Quality, Procurement, and Production.
• Be responsible for key performance indicators such as ECONs, material master extensions, exception message processing, and expired material maintenance.

Skills

ERP systems

PR creation

Data reconciliation

Cross-functional collaboration

Shift-based environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management

Tools

SAPMM/PP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Standard Job Description

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

Standard Job Description

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Our facility in Highlands Ranch, CO has an immediate opportunity for an entry level 1 Manufacturing Support Team Member/Buy-Part Planner to join our mission. The Buy‑Part Planner – is the primary owner of all purchase‑requisition (PR) creation, validation, and lifecycle management for non‑manufactured (buy) parts across the Space portfolio. In this role you will…

• Ensure that requisitions are generated accurately, on‑time, and in alignment with engineering releases, demand forecasts, and inventory policies.
• Act as the bridge between Demand Management, Quality, Procurement, and Production.
• Be responsible for key performance idicators such as ECONs, material master extensions, exception message processing, and expired material maintenance

#LMSpaceRA

Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross‑functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The incumbent may facilitate self‑directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+years of hands‑on experience in material planning, inventory control, or procurement for a manufacturing/aerospace environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing purchase requisitions (PRs) and working with ERP systems (SAPMM/PP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to reconcile demand, inventory, and procurement data
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a shift‑based, fast‑pace environment and to support “go‑fast” surge actions when needed.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor or Master's degree in business or supply chain management
• End‑to‑end understanding of demand‑to‑supply processes (forecast, MRP, PR/PO, inventory)
• Familiarity with make‑vs‑buy, subcontracting, and central‑procurement routing
• Advanced proficiency in SAPMM/PP (PR creation, release, hold handling, ECON workflow)
• Strong Excel capabilities – pivot tables, advanced formulas, dashboards
• Ability to interpret forecast bias, inventory turns, PR‑age, and OTIF metrics
• Comfortable with simple statistical methods
• Ability to resolve conflicting priorities (e.g., late‑loaded demand vs. inventory constraints)
• Comfort making rapid

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $55700.00 - $103400.00

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.