Manufacturing Planner Associate

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be a Scheduler, Make, Buy, or Bill of Materials (BOM) Planner for our Production, Planning, and Control organization. Our team is responsible for coordinating interdepartmental activity and scheduling the movement of parts to ensure timely and efficient production. We're looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team. As a Scheduler, Make, Buy, or BOM Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating interdepartmental activity with various teams, including quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and contracts administration. You will schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders. You will also be required to travel and/or communicate with all production sites and vendor locations, and may need to work outside of normal operating hours. We're looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Scheduler, Make, Buy, or BOM Planner to join our team. As a key member of our Production, Planning, and Control organization, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, coordinate interdepartmental activity, and make a significant contribution to the success of our organization. If you're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in production planning and control, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to work on critical projects, develop new skills, and advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer systems, databases, and programs
Possess knowledge of lean manufacturing
Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills

Nice To Haves

Inventory Control and material handling knowledge
Experience with material requirements and Dock/Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping areas.
Black Belt/Green belt trained / certified
Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification

Responsibilities

Coordinating interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and contracts administration
Scheduling and expediting the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders
Traveling and/or communicating with all production sites and vendor locations
Working outside of normal operating hours as needed
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient production
Analyzing and resolving production scheduling issues
Developing and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity