Career Planner Jobs
Career Planner jobs are open across education, workforce development, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, at every level from entry-level advisor to senior program director, with specializations in academic advising, career counseling, and workforce planning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Standard Job Description
You will be a Manufacturing Planner Associate for the Pike County Operations Production Planning and Control team. Our team is responsible for coordinating production planning, managing inventory, and ensuring timely deliveries to meet customer needs.
THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Planner Associate, you will be responsible for driving production planning and inventory management efforts to meet program requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing expertise in SAP and Apriso to optimize production planning.
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including supervision, operators, and internal customers.
- Managing inventory, including new part requests, and monitoring consumable material levels.
- Providing program health information to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Analyzing production data to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborating with the Make Part Controller to coordinate kit releases and resolve part shortages.
- Maintaining and monitoring production planning and control (PP&C) metrics.
- Collaborating with Supply Chain Stakeholders to determine time-phased plans for procured parts.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking/prioritization skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, with strong Excel skills.
- Experience communicating with peers, leadership, and internal customers effectively on multiple platforms (face-to-face, virtually, email, Teams, etc.).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance and must have an interim secret clearance prior to starting.
Desired Skills
- Supply chain or manufacturing/production operations experience.
- Experience controlling and handling inventory.
- Working knowledge of SAP and Apriso WM.
- Ability to understand and use Material Resource Planning, Warehouse Management, and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of management, industry peers, and internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in both a team environment and alone.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure data integrity and consistency.
- Tableau Reporting/Data Analytics.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $49500.00 - $91900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Standard Job Description
You will be a Manufacturing Planner Associate for the Pike County Operations Production Planning and Control team. Our team is responsible for coordinating production planning, managing inventory, and ensuring timely deliveries to meet customer needs.
THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Planner Associate, you will be responsible for driving production planning and inventory management efforts to meet program requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing expertise in SAP and Apriso to optimize production planning.
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including supervision, operators, and internal customers.
- Managing inventory, including new part requests, and monitoring consumable material levels.
- Providing program health information to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Analyzing production data to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborating with the Make Part Controller to coordinate kit releases and resolve part shortages.
- Maintaining and monitoring production planning and control (PP&C) metrics.
- Collaborating with Supply Chain Stakeholders to determine time-phased plans for procured parts.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking/prioritization skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, with strong Excel skills.
- Experience communicating with peers, leadership, and internal customers effectively on multiple platforms (face-to-face, virtually, email, Teams, etc.).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance and must have an interim secret clearance prior to starting.
Desired Skills
- Supply chain or manufacturing/production operations experience.
- Experience controlling and handling inventory.
- Working knowledge of SAP and Apriso WM.
- Ability to understand and use Material Resource Planning, Warehouse Management, and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of management, industry peers, and internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in both a team environment and alone.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure data integrity and consistency.
- Tableau Reporting/Data Analytics.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $49500.00 - $91900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in career planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, human services, or a related field
- Experience conducting career assessments and developing individualized employment plans
- Proficiency with case management systems and applicant tracking platforms
- Knowledge of labor market data, occupational resources, and local workforce programs
- Certified Career Counselor or Global Career Development Facilitator credential preferred
- Strong skills in one-on-one coaching, group facilitation, and written case documentation
Tips for Your Career Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Career planner roles in K-12 schools, community colleges, and workforce agencies each weight different skills. Highlight caseload management and student outcomes for education roles, and program compliance and grant reporting for government or nonprofit positions.
List certifications that signal credibility
Credentials like the Certified Career Counselor or Global Career Development Facilitator designations appear in job postings far more than hiring managers mention them in interviews. Put them near the top of your resume so screeners catch them before the interview stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists career planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by program type, not just title
Postings for career planners often appear under titles like career coach, workforce advisor, or employment specialist. Search those variations alongside career planner to avoid missing openings that match your background but use different terminology.
Prepare a case-based interview response
Interviewers for career planner roles routinely ask you to walk through how you helped a client move from assessment to employment. Have two or three concrete examples ready that show your intake process, the tools you used, and the outcome you documented.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Many career planner positions carry fixed pay bands, especially in public agencies, but caseload size, professional development funding, and schedule flexibility are often negotiable. Ask about those terms during the offer stage before accepting or declining.
Career Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most career planners?
Lockheed Martin, WORKFORCE CONNECTIONS, and Gesher Human Services are hiring the most career planners right now, with openings concentrated in Wisconsin, Alabama, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at community colleges, workforce development boards, and nonprofit employment services organizations.
How many career planner jobs are remote?
About 33% of career planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with virtual roles concentrated in workforce consulting, online education platforms, and state-level program coordination. Roles that require in-person client intake or on-site job fair facilitation remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a career planner?
Start with a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or human services, then gain direct experience through internships or entry-level roles in advising, case management, or workforce services. Earning a credential such as the Global Career Development Facilitator designation strengthens your candidacy. Many employers also expect familiarity with career assessment tools and labor market databases before hiring at the full career planner level.
Can you get hired as a career planner without direct experience?
Yes, some entry-level career planner roles in community colleges and workforce agencies are designed for candidates who have advising, tutoring, or case management backgrounds rather than formal career counseling experience. Emphasize transferable skills like intake interviewing, goal-setting conversations, and documentation. Volunteer work at career centers or workforce nonprofits can substitute for paid experience when your resume is otherwise thin on direct career planning duties.
What does the career planner interview process look like?
Most career planner interviews include a phone screen focused on your advising philosophy, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with a hiring manager and program staff. Expect behavioral questions about managing difficult client situations and prioritizing a large caseload. Some employers add a role-play exercise where you conduct a mock intake session or career assessment debrief with a panel member acting as a client.
Where can I find and apply to career planner jobs?
You can find and apply to career planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, whether that is academic advising, workforce development, or career coaching, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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