Manufacturing Planner / Scheduler III

Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems.

What will you be working on? You will…

• Perform Make Buy and/or Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions

• Generate and maintain/manage detailed manufacturing schedules

• Maintain production systems integrity to drive inventory optimization to minimize cost

• Expedite and optimize material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements

• Establish Materials in the SAP/ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system

• Request orders for required materials

• Analyze and process disposition/renewal requests for Expired Shelf-Life Materials

• Collaborate with Program and Manufacturing Center customers to support Manufacturing Operations with required materials

• Execute material transfer requests between facilities

• Serve as the Buy Part Planning POC (Point of Contact) for assigned Programs by providing regular Supply Chain Pipeline status and addressing all program-specific concerns

Our employees working in this level of position typically have 6 years of experience.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Understanding of Manufacturing Resource Planning methods and processes
• Experience creating/maintaining manufacturing schedules
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or other comparable scheduling software
• This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
• A Bachelor degree in an engineering/technical and/or business discipline such as Industrial Engineering/Management, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain Management, etc.
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with, or classroom knowledge of, implementing process improvements, conducting root cause analysis, and/or performing engineering design changes into manufacturing documentation
• Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt Certification
• Proficiency using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
• Manufacturing and test processes, tools and systems experience
• Experience using SAP for managing demand throughout the Supply Chain
• Shop Floor Control and/or Inventory Management experience
• Knowledge of electrostatic discharge (ESD), Ordnance and electronic assembly
• Harness fabrication and testing experience
• Experience engaging with and/or leading cross functional teams including technicians, manufacturing engineers, process engineers, quality, production leads, supply chain process owners, and program engineering
• Experience in leading and/or participating in Lean Manufacturing and six sigma process improvement events
• Proven written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with managers, directors, employees and customers to maintain a viable working relationship
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available