Manufacturing Planner Staff (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin•Arlington, TX

1d•$90,200 - $179,860•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Manufacturing Planner Staff (Level 4) for the PAC-3 Missile Production Team. Our team owns and maintains the schedule for all PAC-3 Missile production contractual deliverables and is responsible for line‑of‑balance tracking, loading demand in ERP systems, and mitigating schedule risks. As the Manufacturing Planner Staff (Level 4) you will be responsible for driving efforts from award to closure. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, detail‑oriented planner who thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic environments and excels at cross‑functional coordination. They will have a direct impact on program success by delivering schedule excellence for high‑impact defense projects and shaping critical mission timelines. 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. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
Experience with SAP
Strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills
Demonstrated knowledge of supply and demand with the ability to analyze and respond to changes in customer demand, supplier lead times, and inventory levels
An Interim Secret Clearance is required to start the role
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous Production Site or Manufacturing experience
Past experience with the Production, Planning and Control (PP&C) organization as a Supply Planner, Demand Planner or other PP&C roles
Extensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience or implementation
Experience supporting MMAS (Material Management and Accounting System)
Knowledge of industry wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the entire Production supply chain
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of management, the customer, suppliers and peers
Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists
Green Belt trained and/or certified
Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel

Responsibilities

Maintain line of balance schedules to ensure program milestones are met
Load and manage demand data in ERP systems to support production planning
Identify and mitigate schedule risks through proactive analysis and corrective actions
Coordinate with cross functional teams to align resources and resolve planning conflicts
This position requires travel and/or communication to all production sites and/or vendor locations.
Work outside of the normal operating hours may be required.