Material Planner/Controller Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Shelton (NE); On-site; USD 82,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Shelton, NE is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate the movement of materials from receiving to production and to develop raw material requirements aligned with engineering specifications and schedules.

The role emphasizes collaboration with purchasing, warehouse and production, expediting critical parts, and maintaining accurate delivery documentation to support on-time manufacturing goals. Strong analytical, communication, and SAP/MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Material Planning and Analysis: Align requirements with Master Plan Schedule to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communication and Coordination: Provide timely information to Operations across departments.
• Expediting Critical Parts: Identify and accelerate parts to avoid production delays.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Attend meetings with purchasing to obtain commit dates.
• Shipping Documentation: Prepare accurate shipping docs for outbound deliveries.
• Problem Resolution: Address shortages or discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain records of status, schedules, and impacts.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

Supply chain

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Standard Job Description

• Plans, schedules and manages the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production.
• Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production.
• May use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery.

Standard Job Description

• Plans, schedules and manages the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production.
• Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production.
• May use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery.

Long Description

Key Responsibilities

• Material Planning and Analysis: Analyze material requirements to align with the Master Plan Schedule and ensure on-time delivery to support production goals.
• Communication and Coordination: Provide precise and timely information on all parts supporting the plan to the Operations team, ensuring clarity and alignment across departments.
• Expediting Critical Parts: Identify and expedite any parts that may cause production delays, working proactively to mitigate risks and maintain schedule adherence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Attend meetings with the purchasing department to obtain commit dates for material deliveries and report findings to all relevant stakeholders.
• Shipping Documentation: Prepare detailed shipping documents for all outbound deliveries of parts in process and completed assemblies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Problem Resolution: Address material shortages, delays, or discrepancies by collaborating with suppliers, purchasing, and operations teams to implement corrective actions.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of material status, delivery schedules, and production impacts, providing regular updates to management and other interested parties.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations, preferably within an MRO or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Desired Skills

• Proficient in Excel & Power Point
• Project Management Skills
• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills
• Good communication skills and able to work with different levels of the organization

Interview Questions

Create an inclusive environment: What have you done to ensure that you practice awareness and active listening when meeting with individuals from different cultures or countries?

Make effective decisions: Give me an example of a time you had to make a decision and you needed to carefully consider a great deal of conflicting, as well as supporting, information.

Deliver value: Tell me about a time when you worked collaboratively with a customer to build a long term relationship.

Lead change with agility: Tell me about a time you led a change effort.

Develop enduring relationships: Tell me about a time when you gained a key decision maker's commitment to an idea or plan of action.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00

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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.