Manufacturing Planner

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 WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.   THE WORK Perform MRP controller production planning for MAKE items for manufacturing programs at Clearwater Operations. Utilize SAP and other computer systems to manage material, work orders, Work-In-Process and completed assemblies. Maintain accurate production status by updating production status reports for assigned programs and communicating issues affecting schedule and production to supervisor, product manager, engineering, and other members of the Integrated Product Team. Ensure and sustain accuracy of Work-In-Process and factory and floor stock inventory. Performs MRP output analysis for manufactured products, performs troubleshooting for MRP errors and assists others with systems reports, production status and part shortage reporting. Performs the Make, Buy and / or Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions. Performs one or more multiple manufacturing activities within various manufacturing functions. Maintains production systems integrity to drive inventory optimization to minimize cost. Expedites and optimize material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements. Coordinates with manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control on make parts, analyzes and controls production schedule and capacity requirements, executes the plan, provides timely status and expedites or works around plans to preserve schedule. Coordinates with Supply Chain Stakeholders including Procurement and Operations Management to determine appropriate time phased plan for procured parts and executes processes to ensure deliverables meet production schedule requirements. Maintains MRP parameters including lead times and lot sizes and coordinates with Engineering and Change Board Rep to make the associated changes to the BOM.

We are a world class manufacturing center.  Our customers are worldwide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

You possess manufacturing knowledge, are adept at using hand tools, can proficiently read technical drawings to ensure an accurate and efficient assembly processes.   WHY JOIN US In addition to the responsibilities highlighted above we offer extensive benefits that include competitive 401k, health and dental insurance and 4/10 work schedule. Basic Qualifications 
 Ability to effectively interact with various functional departments to achieve production schedules while meeting cost and quality goals within a dynamic production environment. Possess more than 1 year of experience in operations systems knowledge and aptitude including MRP, EPDM, MES and WMS systems. Ability to perform MRP output analysis for manufactured product, initiate/maintain work orders and produce timely and accurate production status and part shortage reporting. Ability to manage MRP parameters; lot sizing, lead times, demand grouping, yield, etc. to optimize production flow and reduce material handling. Understanding of inventory control for material and assemblies and ability to coordinate end item issuing to meet on time customer deliveries. Desired Skills 
 Understanding of program financial data and EVM. Familiarity with managing schedule risk and cost mitigation.