Job Description

Description:
The coolest jobs on this planet or any other are with Lockheed Martin Space

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Going to space is just the beginning. Its what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.

As we look to the future, were driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Thats why were crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, well be ready. Will you?

What does this role look like?

The Payload Launch Site Support Services (PLSSS) program has an immediate need for a Material Planner. PLSSS performs tasks such as General Support, Payload Operations, Payload Transportation, SV Propellant Loading Operations, Infrastructure Support, System Engineering, Security Services and Safety and Environmental for sponsored activities and programs.

As a member of the Material Planning team, you will perform the following duties for the PLSSS team:

Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material.
In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, approves payment, and maintains necessary records of material movement.
Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
Effectively coordinates /communicates on a daily basis with the engineering managers/requesters, co-workers, and the program office
Performs Planner duties in support of the Programs eastern and western sites
Attends customer meetings
Sources assigned Purchase Requests (PR)
Places and tracks Purchase card orders
Solicits budgetary quotes for programs
Ensures the unimpeded flow of material and services through the Acquisition, Integration, Production, and Delivery processes
Coordinates each step of the procurement process from cradle to grave
Thoroughly understands contract schedule and material requirements, and is abreast of internal/external policies and procedures
Contributes to material sales by expediting, receiving, & invoicing
Contributes to Affordability, and reduces costs through key initiatives such as Category Management and Supplier Collaboration & Development
Ensures 100% COMPLIANT procurements and mitigates risk to Lockheed Martin, through process excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement
Basic Qualifications:
To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

Must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3-years of professional experience; or 1-year of professional experience with a related Master's Degree
Knowledge of procurement cycles and vendor quoting
Proficiency with MS Office products: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong time management skills
Strong task planning, management, and coordination skills
Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
Demonstrated Customer Services & Relations Attitude & Behaviors
Ability to multi-task
You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Desired Skills:
To be successful, ideally, you should also have:

Direct experience with procurement cycles and vendor quoting
P2P experience
MAXIMO experience
Familiarity with SAP
Knowledge of material requirements planning background
Inventory, shipping, and receiving knowledge
Familiarity with Supply Chain concepts
Familiar with Unites States Government (USG) procurement processes and regulations: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and USG audit and management agencies
Active TS/SCI Clearance

PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits of Employment:

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical}
Dental
401k {with generous matching}
Generous Paid time off
Work/life balance, family-friendly environment we have a 9x80 schedule which means: 25 three-day weekends
Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
Fun, talented and witty teammates
Knowledgeable, supportive and engaged leadership
Diverse, inclusive and community-minded organization
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Generous Tuition Reimbursement

Learn more about Lockheed Martins competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. Come, join us and experience your future!

The Coolest Jobs are in Space!

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers pursue the hardest missions. Those that demand exceptional amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyre dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space!

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.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: 9x80 every other Friday offSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyre dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martins vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: NoCareer Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain Type: Full-Time Shift: First