Manufacturing Planner (MRP Controller, Level 3)

Lockheed Martin

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  Grand Prairie, Texas
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 09/03/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Description:

You will be the Manufacturing Planner (MRP Controller, Level 3) for the Production Planning & Control team. Our team is responsible for supporting tooling fabrication effort and optimizing material flow to meet customer requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Planner (MRP Controller, Level 3) you will be responsible for coordinating the end‑to‑end planning and control of material supply for our programs.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Release all Vendor Make Tooling purchase requisitions (PRs) to Global Supply Chain for purchase order (PO) placement.
• Verify planning and schedule accuracy before releasing PRs to the buyer.
• Track and provide status updates on open PRs for the Tooling team and program points of contact.
• Initiate PR/PO changes in the ERP system (SAP) and facilitate PO placement by ensuring proper procurement documentation.
• Perform material movement transfers in the MES system (Apriso) and create lean requests to expedite priority tools.
• Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering reliable supply‑chain solutions. This role offers a blend of onsite work and flexible scheduling, a supportive culture, and access to comprehensive benefits. 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.

Basic Qualifications:

MRP / ERP

experience

• SAP knowledge/experience
  
• Inventory Control and material handling knowledge
  
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer systems, databases, and programs
  
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, a represented workforce, and internal and external customers
  
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
  
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
  

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Material Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS)
  
• Green Belt trained/certified
  
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists
  
• Experience working in a customer-facing role
  

Clearance Level:

None

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 worlds 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

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