Manufacturing Planner Associate

Lockheed Martin • Camden, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be a Manufacturing Planner Associate to support production planning and material readiness for our Camden operations. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build foundational experience in production planning, inventory control, and supply chain coordination within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing or operations environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis/reporting
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Camden on Third Shift
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar)
• Exposure to inventory control, production planning, or material coordination
• Experience analyzing data or creating reports in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Comfortable working directly with shop floor or production teams
• Experience resolving discrepancies or troubleshooting process issues
• Interest in developing a career in Production Planning & Control

Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedules and ensure work orders are released on time to support program needs
• Create and maintain reports to track material status, shortages, and schedule performance
• Coordinate daily material requirements with Purchasing and Expediting teams
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate system data
• Confirm material supply and demand to support uninterrupted production flow
• Communicate material availability risks and potential production impacts to program and operations teams
• Support stock transfers and inter-site material movements as needed
• Assist in resolving shortages, over-shipments, engineering changes, and traceability concerns
• Maintain and update MRP parameters (lead times, lot sizes, BOM changes) in coordination with Engineering and Change Control
• Assist in preparing and processing DD250 documentation to support product shipments and customer acceptance, ensuring required data and approvals are complete and accurate

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees