Production Planner (MRP II) - Level 2

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a detail-oriented, level 2 Production Planner to join their Enterprise Planning team in King of Prussia, PA. This is a business-critical role that engages cross-functionally with Manufacturing Program Managers, Shop Management, and other teams to facilitate the successful execution of program requirements. The Production Planner will be responsible for reviewing production schedules and coordinating with colleagues for timely demand load and procurement process execution. They will also be responsible for the planning functions associated with items manufactured at the site and for collaborating closely with cross-functional team members to achieve operational excellence. Success in this role requires comfort working in several systems including SAP, Excel, and Tableau.

Requirements

1-2 years of prior Supply Chain or Shop Floor Support experience in a technical manufacturing environment (e.g. Aerospace, Automotive, Farm Implement, etc.)
Experience working in an ERP/MRP environment (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing setting
Above average Excel skills (including pivot tables, vlookups, graph creation, managing large sets of data)
Ability to perform occasional weekend work as/if required
Must be a US Citizen to be considered and be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret security clearance
Bachelors (or Masters) degree in a discipline related to Planning/Scheduling or Production (Operations Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Finance, Program/Project Management, etc)
3+ years of prior Supply Chain or Shop Floor Support experience in a technical manufacturing environment (e.g. Aerospace, Automotive, Farm Implement, etc.)
Experience using SAP as a production ERP/MRP system
SAP Subject Matter Expert
Experience using Microsoft Project, SAP and/or Open Plan to create or manage the creation and maintenance of manufacturing schedules
Tableau/Tool management
Experience with manufacturing in a development environment
Experience with manufacturing Defense products
APICS/ASCM certification(s)
Experience working with a Quality Management System (AS or ISO)
Green Belt certification
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and cultivate change
Demonstrated experience communicating/briefing executives, leaders, and customers
Demonstrated experience with end-to-end lifecycle of planning and schedule management in support of program scope capture, implementation and execution

Responsibilities

Work with key stakeholders for assigned scope to ensure pre-requisite parts, materials, work instructions, etc are available prior to scheduled start in production.
Support release process for “make” assembly requirements and firm plans in SAP as needed (works closely with Manufacturing Program Managers and Enterprise Planning Colleagues).
Routinely provide detailed status and support for assigned scope.
Maintain data integrity within the SAP MRP system to ensure adherence to metric requirements.
Take an active role in continuously improving planning methods, processes and tools.
Production order release, monitoring, and closure.
Facilitation of kit creation and delivery.
Material Master creation and management.
Manufacturing Bill of Material review.
Monitoring and recording of material usage.
Exception message monitoring and control.

Benefits

Medical many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical
Dental
401k with generous matching
Generous Paid time off
Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
Fun, talented, and witty teammates
Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
Community-minded organization
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Generous Tuition Reimbursement
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