Manufacturing Planner Associate

Manufacturing Planner

You will be a Manufacturing Planner for our team, responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive production schedule for Chelmsford programs. Chelmsford Operations facility is a leading hub for innovation in microelectronics, supporting critical aerospace and defense programs. Located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, we are dedicated to producing advanced technology solutions that safeguard national security and advance the industry.

What You Will Be Doing : As a Manufacturing Planner with our Make Planning team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive production schedule for Chelmsford programs that align with customer requirements, production capacity, and resource availability. You'll join a select group of individuals who are responsible for providing support to numerous Chelmsford programs. You must be a self-starter, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have the ability to lead projects from conception to closure. You will work closely with Production Operations, Engineering, Buy Planning, and Stockroom to ensure that deliveries meet program needs. You will be responsible for coordinating interdepartmental activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, contracts, administration, etc. Your responsibilities will include :

• Performing Make planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions
• Performing one or more multiple manufacturing activities within various manufacturing functions, maintaining production system integrity to drive inventory optimization and minimize cost
• Expediting and optimizing material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements, coordinating with Supply Chain Stakeholders including Operations Management to determine appropriate time-phased plan for production schedules and executing processes to ensure deliverables are met
• Supporting cross-functional planning and management teams, providing daily status updates as required
• Analyzing production data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential bottlenecks in the production process
• Developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation, ensuring solutions are consistent with organization objectives

Why Join Us : We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Planner to join our team in Chelmsford, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing planning, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are a results-driven professional looking to contribute to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Further Information About This Opportunity : This position is located in Chelmsford, MA.

Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university or equivalent experience / combined education Knowledge of Production Planning & Control principles, processes, and tools Knowledge and experience in inventory management, scheduling, and production control Experience with ERP / MRP (such as SAP, Oracle, etc.) Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Desired Skills : Experience in an electrical assembly and integration facility Inventory Control and material handling knowledge, including familiarity with material requirements and Dock / Receiving / Warehouse / Shipping areas Experience communicating with peers, leadership, and internal customers effectively on multiple platforms (face-to-face, virtually, email, Teams, etc.) Demonstrated ability to work well in both a team environment and alone Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and ability to manage various tasks under time-sensitive constraints Demonstrated ability to ensure data integrity and consistency Understanding of MRP and Manufacturing Execution Systems Working knowledge of SAP and Apriso WM Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists

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.

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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.