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Lockheed Martin
Material Expediter
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What they do
A Materials Planner plans and manages the flow of materials used in production by a company. Plans and manages procurement of raw materials or parts, tracks shipments, monitors inventories and monitors materials used in production processes
$80,962 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Material Expediter
Lockheed Martin
- Uniondale, New York
PERMANENT
Updated 08/2026 Job Description Job SummaryDescription:
What Were Doing At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the worlds most complex challenges for our customers. Our culture of performance excellence, ethics and teamwork is embedded in everything we do. The Work The successful candidate will join the Production Control team at RMS Mitchel Field, and support Trident Navigation program and initiatives. This position will require the individual to perform the following responsibilities:- Review project material requirements and schedule with Engineering to help determine material order quantities and perform lead time analysis
- Assist Program and Engineering team with placements of material purchase requisitions
- Track and manage received material, WIP, repairs, returns and outbound shipments
- Manage and maintain staging area, inventory controlled stock rooms and material distribution database to auditable requirements
- Coordinate and support material inspections of contract end-item deliverables with internal quality team and US Navy Customer
- Work closely with Management, Engineering, and Quality to ensure project deliverables are achieved per baselined schedules and provide status through completion
- Facilitate and support project specific and departmental meetings
- Support material submittals for contract end-item deliverables and maintain organized records of US Government signed documentation post sell off event
- Coordinate, prepare and complete outbound shipments in accordance with project and contract schedules
- Support and participate in internal and external audits
- Proactively identify and share process improvement opportunities for existing departmental operations Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associates Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience / combined education, with 2 years of professional experience
- Experienced in managing received material, WIP, inventory control and distribution
- Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of material data, and effectively communicate key takeaways to management and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work professionally with management and stakeholders is a must
- Familiar with
Microsoft Basic Tools:
Including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word- Ability to obtain & maintain a U.
Desired Skills:
- Familiar with performing transactions in a MRP system (SAP)
- Proficient knowledge in database systems and data analytics
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and deliver products on schedule with minimal oversight
- Strong organizational, verbal and written skills
- Intermediate MS Excel Skills (VLOOKUPs, PIVOT Tables, Conditional formatting, etc.)
- Knowledge of lean operations principles