Optimization Analyst
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
Aviation thrives on perseverance—the drive to fail, try again, and succeed. Since its inception, Lockheed Martin has been defined by a passion for advancing aeronautical design and achieving mission success. We celebrate the diverse talents of our team, whose unique contributions fuel innovation. Together, we embrace evolving global opportunities, shaping the future of aerospace and defense. Join us to innovate, inspire, and make history.
Join the Enterprise Demand Supply Control (EDSC) organization as an Optimization Analyst, supporting the mission to enhance operational efficiency and meet production span goals for the F-35 program. In this pivotal role, you will focus on optimizing purchasing lead times across multiple production programs and developing innovative solutions to improve performance. Your contributions will directly impact the success of one of the world’s most advanced aircraft.
What You Will Be Doing
As an Optimization Analyst, you will:
• Monitor and track lead time and span performance across multiple aircraft production programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain buyers and leaders to validate purchasing lead times and develop actionable strategies for lead time analysis and reduction.
• Analyze lead time trends to identify inefficiencies, recommend data-driven actions, and implement solutions to improve processes.
• Develop and maintain visual dashboards, metrics, and presentations to effectively communicate performance insights to stakeholders and leadership.
• Automate repetitive tasks through macro development or by coordinating with IT to enhance operational efficiency.
• Present complex data insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decisions and driving process improvements.
What’s In It For You
• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the success of the F-35 production program, supporting global supply chain efficiency.
• Skill Development: Enhance your technical and analytical skills through exposure to cutting-edge tools and complex manufacturing systems.
• Collaboration: Work with diverse teams, including supply chain professionals, leadership, and IT specialists.
• Career Growth: Join a company committed to fostering talent and providing opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy robust benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and ongoing professional development.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
• A proactive problem solver who thrives on analyzing complex data and developing innovative solutions.
• Skilled in collaboration and communication, capable of working with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Experienced in leveraging technical tools and automation to drive operational efficiencies.
• Passionate about improving processes and driving impactful results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in or with data analysis, including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data using tools like Excel, SQL, or other data analysis software.
• Experience in or with basic business processes, including production scheduling, material requirements planning, or supply chain management.
• Experience in or with effectively communicating data insights and recommendations through clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Experience in or with collaborating with cross-functional teams, including suppliers, buyers, and production teams.
• Experience in or with prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in or with SAP, Excel, Access, RapidResponse, or Tableau.
Desired Skills:
• Experience in or with data analysis and storytelling, including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data to communicate insights and recommendations through compelling storytelling.
• Experience in or with process automation to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
• Experience in or with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) principles and logic, including analyzing and optimizing MRP-driven supply chain processes.
• Experience in or with production scheduling, analyzing schedules, and mitigating the impacts of changes on production planning and execution.
• Experience in or with data-driven problem-solving to identify, analyze, and resolve complex business problems, driving process improvements and optimizing outcomes.
• Experience in or with business process analysis to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Experience in or with fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams, including suppliers, buyers, and production teams, to achieve shared goals.
• Experience in or with interpersonal and influencing skills to build relationships, drive change, and communicate effectively with all organizational levels.
• Experience in or with project management, including prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in or with adaptability and agility in managing changing priorities, deadlines, and business requirements while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Experience in or with effective communication and presentation of complex data and insights in a clear, concise manner to stakeholders.
• Experience in or with stakeholder management to analyze and prioritize needs, build strong relationships, and deliver outcomes that meet expectations.
• Experience in or with change management to drive and manage change, ensuring seamless transitions and maximizing process improvement benefits.
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/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.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Logistics
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
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.
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.
Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.