Manufacturing Planner, Sr. (Level 3)

Description:

You will be the Manufacturing Planner, Sr. (Level 3) for the PAC‑3 CLS Production Team. Our team owns and maintains the schedule for all PAC‑3 CLS production contractual deliverables and is responsible for line‑of‑balance tracking, loading demand in ERP systems, and mitigating schedule risks.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Planner Sr. (Level 3) you will be responsible for driving efforts from award to closure.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain line of balance schedules to ensure program milestones are met


• Load and manage demand data in ERP systems to support production planning


• Identify and mitigate schedule risks through proactive analysis and corrective actions


• Coordinate with cross functional teams to align resources and resolve planning conflicts


• This position requires travel and/or communication to all production sites and/or vendor locations. Work outside of the normal operating hours may be required.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, detail‑oriented planner who thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic environments and excels at cross‑functional coordination. They will have a direct impact on program success by delivering schedule excellence for high‑impact defense projects and shaping critical mission timelines.

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 in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience with SAP
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply and demand with the ability to analyze and respond to changes in customer demand, supplier lead times, and inventory levels
• An Interim Secret Clearance is required to start the role
Desired Skills:
•Previous Production Site or Manufacturing experience
•Past experience with the Production, Planning and Control (PP&C) organization as a Supply Planner, Demand Planner or other PP&C roles
•Extensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience or implementation
•Experience supporting MMAS (Material Management and Accounting System)
•Knowledge of industry wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the entire Production supply chain
•Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of management, the customer, suppliers and peers
•Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists
•Green Belt trained and/or certified
•Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First