Manufacturing Planner Sr.

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.

As a Manufacturing Planner with our Buy 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 Global Supply Chain (GSC) and Make Planners 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 Buy 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 to minimize cost
• Expediting and optimizing material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements. Coordinating with Supply Chain Stakeholders including Procurement and Operations Management to determine appropriate time-phased plan for procured parts and executing processes to ensure deliverables meet production schedule requirements
• Supporting cross functional planning and management teams providing daily status updates, as required
• Maintaining MRP parameters including lead times and lot sizes and coordinating with Engineering and Change Board Rep to make the associated changes to the BOM
• Tracking and managing sub-contract POs
• 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 and ensuring solutions are consistent with organization objectives

We're looking for a highly motivated and organized Manufacturing Planner to join our team. As a key member of our Buy Planning team, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the success of our operations. If you're a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for manufacturing planning, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is located in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts 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 is required to start.

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This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : Secret

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Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.