Manufacturing Planner

Lockheed Martin•Archbald, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Planner to join our Operations team in Archbald, PA. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving inventory optimization, minimizing costs, and ensuring seamless material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements. If you have a passion for planning and analysis, and a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 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. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education with 3 years of related professional level experience or 1 year of experience with a related Masters degree
Experience with SAP or equivalent MRP system
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory management, and supply chain principles
Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, with strong Excel skills
Must be able to work outside of normal operating hours, as required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Degree focused in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Lean Six Sigma Green belt trained and/or certified
Strong interpersonal skills in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, and internal and external customers
Experience creating shipping documents
Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts
Tableau Reporting/Data Analytics
Experience with Apriso

Responsibilities

Execute Make, Buy, and Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities to support production schedules and material flow
Collaborate with various manufacturing functions, including Operations Management, Supply Chain Stakeholders, and Engineering to optimize production plans and capacity requirements
Perform planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and maintain production system integrity, drive inventory optimization and minimize cost. This includes maintaining MRP parameters, including lead times and lot sizes, and coordinating with Engineering to update BOMs appropriately
Coordinate with manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control and execute production plans
Analyze and control production schedules and capacity requirements to meet customer demands
Expedite and prioritize workflow through the supply chain to ensure on-time delivery of products
Collaborate with Supply Chain Stakeholders to determine time-phased plans for procured parts