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Description: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.

As the Logistics Management Analysis Associate Manager, you will safeguard production system integrity across multiple RMS sites, optimizing inventory to reduce costs while supporting critical Mission Integrated Command and Control programs. Your leadership will ensure seamless coordination of manufacturing planning, material management, and shipping operations, directly contributing to mission success.

THE WORK

The Associate Manager leads logistics functions that enable high‑performance manufacturing and delivery for mission‑critical programs, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to align objectives and eliminate bottlenecks.

In this role you will:

• Lead and coordinate manufacturing planning, material management, warehouse, and shipping activities across RMS sites in Colorado Springs, Deer Creek, and Valley Forge to ensure production system integrity.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives using SAP MRP tools to minimize costs while supporting multiple Mission Integrated Command and Control programs.
• Oversee employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, compensation, and recognition/disciplinary actions for the logistics team.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, safety, and finance stakeholders to align objectives, resolve bottlenecks, and sustain seamless program execution.
• Foster strong, lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating across programs and functions to achieve business goals.
• Apply deep expertise in SAP Materials Requirements Planning to guide teams in effective materials management, planning, and warehousing processes.

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

WHO YOU ARE

You are a collaborative leader with proven experience managing logistics teams and deep expertise in SAP Materials Requirements Planning. You excel at building strong relationships across engineering, supply chain, quality, safety, and finance to resolve bottlenecks and drive cost‑effective inventory solutions.

WHY JOIN US

In this role you will have the opportunity to influence mission‑critical logistics operations, shaping inventory strategies that directly support national security objectives.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high‑performing, and mission‑ready. You'll enjoy world‑class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work‑life balance-all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience working with Materials

Requirements Planning (MRP) tools such as SAP.

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing a team.
• Experience working with Materials

Management, Planning, and Warehousing teams.

• Experience working effectively with

Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Safety, and

Finance to align objectives and resolve

bottlenecks.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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

Desired Skills:

• Prior Supervisor/Management experience.
• Deep expertise in Materials Requirements

Planning within the SAP system

• Ability to collaborate across programs and

functions to achieve business goals.

• Ability to Create Strong and Lasting

Relationships with all Internal and External

Stakeholders.

• Strong Knowledge of Production Operations

and Program Office.

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: 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Material and Distribution

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First