JOB ID: 728123BR

Date posted: May. 21, 2026

Description:

You will be the Manufacturing Planner, Sr. (Level 3) for the PAC‑3 Japan Team. Our team is responsible for owning and maintaining the schedule for contractual deliverables.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Planner, Sr. (Level 3) you will be responsible for coordinating schedule activities and ensuring timely delivery of program commitments.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Act as Scheduler, Make, Buy, or BOM Planner within Production, Planning and Control.


• Coordinate inter‑departmental activity with quality, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and contracts administration.


• Schedule and expedite movement of parts via move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests.


• Travel and communicate with all production sites and vendor locations as needed.


• Provide coverage outside normal operating hours to meet schedule demands.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels at cross‑functional communication, and is committed to delivering reliable schedule performance for critical defense programs.

Further Information About This Opportunity

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 clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance. An Interim Secret clearance is required prior to starting.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer systems, databases, and programs
• Possess knowledge of lean manufacturing
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving,

and multitasking skills

• Experience with SAP

Desired Skills:

• Inventory Control and material handling knowledge
• Experience with material requirements and
• Dock/Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping areas.
• Green Belt trained / certified
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists
• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS)

Security Clearance Statement:

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

Clearance Level:

Secret

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 world's 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

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
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