Manufacturing Planner Staff (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX, we’re delivering innovative, high-performance aircraft to our nation and allies. As a Manufacturing Planner Staff (Level 4), you will play a key role in synchronizing planning activities across engineering, supply chain, and production to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. Bring your expertise to a high-impact environment that values precision, teamwork, and mission success.

Requirements

Experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems and BOM planning.
Experience with production scheduling, capacity analysis, and material control in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with supply chain processes, including procurement and logistics coordination.
Proficiency in using enterprise tools such as SAP, Solumina, or similar systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years of professional experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Considered an emerging authority.
Experience with Global Supply Chain, import/export and international shipping requirements
Advanced knowledge of SAP or similar MRP/ERP platforms.
Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing operations.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve material and scheduling challenges.

Responsibilities

Perform Make, Buy, and Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities aligned with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
Maintain production system integrity to drive inventory optimization and cost minimization.
Expedite and optimize material flow throughout the supply chain to ensure on-time delivery of program-critical components.
Coordinate with Manufacturing and Operations Management to analyze production schedules, capacity requirements, and shop floor execution.
Partner with Procurement and other Supply Chain stakeholders to develop and manage time-phased procurement plans that align with manufacturing needs.
Monitor and adjust MRP parameters, including lead times and lot sizes, to reflect real-time production and supply dynamics.
Work with Engineering and Change Board Representatives to update and maintain accurate BOM configurations.