Material Planner

Requisition ID: 5619ERP Eligible?: NoERP amount: N/ARelocation: NoType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: NonePay Transparency: $81,500.00 - $151,300.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: RMS Sikorsky ManufacturingBusiness Unit: RMS Sikorsky ManufacturingStandard Job DescriptionPlans, schedules and manages the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production. Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production. May use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery.Long DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Material Planning and Analysis:Analyze material requirements to align with the Master Plan Schedule and ensure on-time delivery to support production goals.Communication and Coordination:Provide precise and timely information on all parts supporting the plan to the Operations team, ensuring clarity and alignment across departments.Expediting Critical Parts:Identify and expedite any parts that may cause production delays, working proactively to mitigate risks and maintain schedule adherence.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Attend meetings with the purchasing department to obtain commit dates for material deliveries and report findings to all relevant stakeholders.Shipping Documentation:Prepare detailed shipping documents for all outbound deliveries of parts in process and completed assemblies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.Problem Resolution:Address material shortages, delays, or discrepancies by collaborating with suppliers, purchasing, and operations teams to implement corrective actions.Reporting and Documentation:Maintain accurate records of material status, delivery schedules, and production impacts, providing regular updates to management and other interested parties.Basic QualificationsProven experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations, preferably within an MRO or manufacturing environment.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.Desired SkillsProficient in Excel & Power PointProject Management SkillsExcellent analytical and data analysis skillsGood communication skills and able to work with different levels of the organizationInterview QuestionsCreate an inclusive environment: What have you done to ensure that you practice awareness and active listening when meeting with individuals from different cultures or countries?Make effective decisions: Give me an example of a time you had to make a decision and you needed to carefully consider a great deal of conflicting, as well as supporting, information.Deliver value: Tell me about a time when you worked collaboratively with a customer to build a long term relationship.Lead change with agility: Tell me about a time you led a change effort.Develop enduring relationships: Tell me about a time when you gained a key decision maker's commitment to an idea or plan of action.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $ - $ At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.