Planner Jobs in Arkansas
Planner jobs in Arkansas draw steady demand across state and local government agencies, transportation and infrastructure projects, and supply chain operations tied to the region's major distribution corridors. The largest concentrations of openings are in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, where employers such as the Arkansas Department of Transportation, Walmart's corporate supply chain divisions, and Dillard's have maintained consistent planner hiring. Urban and regional planning, logistics and inventory planning, and project planning for public works are the specialties appearing most often in Arkansas listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Standard Job Description
As a Manufacturing Planner, you will support production operations by ensuring materials, schedules, and system data are aligned to meet program requirements. This role is responsible for independently managing day-to-day planning activities, resolving routine material issues, and coordinating across teams to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
You will serve as a key link between Quality, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Shop Floor Operations to ensure the right materials are available at the right time to support execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, release, and monitor work orders to support production schedules and program demand
- Track material availability and proactively identify potential shortages or risks to production
- Coordinate daily with Purchasing, Expediting, and Warehousing to resolve material constraints
- Execute and maintain planning transactions within ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar)
- Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies to maintain system accuracy
- Monitor and report planning parameters such as lead times, lot sizes, and Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Communicate material status and schedule impacts to production and program stakeholders
- Support stock transfers and inter-site material movements as required
- Assist in resolving shortages, engineering changes, and traceability requirements
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance planning processes and system performance
- Prepare, validate, and process DD250 documentation to support product sell-off and customer delivery in coordination with Quality, Contracts, and Operations
What You’ll Experience
- Direct involvement in daily production execution
- Hands-on use of ERP/MRP systems
- Cross-functional collaboration with operations and supply chain teams
- Opportunities to grow technical and functional planning expertise
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
- Experience using an ERP/MRP system (SAP or similar) to execute material or production transactions
- Ability to independently manage daily priorities and resolve routine material or schedule issues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reporting and data tracking
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functional teams
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Camden, AR
- U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Must be willing and available to work in excess of 40 hours per week, including weekend support, as business and operational needs require.
Desired Skills
- Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment
- Working knowledge of SAP S/4 or similar ERP systems
- Experience monitoring shortages, expediting materials, or supporting production schedules
- Familiarity with Bills of Material (BOMs), lead times, lot sizing, or MRP parameters
- Experience investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies
- Experience creating reports and analyzing data in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
- Exposure to defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements or efficiencies
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53900.00 - $100100.00
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
As a Manufacturing Planner, you will support production operations by ensuring materials, schedules, and system data are aligned to meet program requirements. This role is responsible for independently managing day-to-day planning activities, resolving routine material issues, and coordinating across teams to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
You will serve as a key link between Quality, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Shop Floor Operations to ensure the right materials are available at the right time to support execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, release, and monitor work orders to support production schedules and program demand
- Track material availability and proactively identify potential shortages or risks to production
- Coordinate daily with Purchasing, Expediting, and Warehousing to resolve material constraints
- Execute and maintain planning transactions within ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar)
- Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies to maintain system accuracy
- Monitor and report planning parameters such as lead times, lot sizes, and Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Communicate material status and schedule impacts to production and program stakeholders
- Support stock transfers and inter-site material movements as required
- Assist in resolving shortages, engineering changes, and traceability requirements
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance planning processes and system performance
- Prepare, validate, and process DD250 documentation to support product sell-off and customer delivery in coordination with Quality, Contracts, and Operations
What You’ll Experience
- Direct involvement in daily production execution
- Hands-on use of ERP/MRP systems
- Cross-functional collaboration with operations and supply chain teams
- Opportunities to grow technical and functional planning expertise
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
- Experience using an ERP/MRP system (SAP or similar) to execute material or production transactions
- Ability to independently manage daily priorities and resolve routine material or schedule issues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reporting and data tracking
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functional teams
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Camden, AR
- U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Must be willing and available to work in excess of 40 hours per week, including weekend support, as business and operational needs require.
Desired Skills
- Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment
- Working knowledge of SAP S/4 or similar ERP systems
- Experience monitoring shortages, expediting materials, or supporting production schedules
- Familiarity with Bills of Material (BOMs), lead times, lot sizing, or MRP parameters
- Experience investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies
- Experience creating reports and analyzing data in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
- Exposure to defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements or efficiencies
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53900.00 - $100100.00
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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Planner Job Market in Arkansas
A snapshot from current Arkansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs across Arkansas.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, supply chain, business, or a closely related field
- AICP certification recognized in Arkansas for urban and regional planning roles
- Two or more years of relevant planning experience in government, logistics, or construction
- Proficiency with GIS software, ERP systems, or project management platforms
- Strong written communication skills for presenting plans to government bodies or stakeholders
- Familiarity with Arkansas zoning codes, permitting processes, or DOT project delivery standards
Planner Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a planner in Arkansas?
The path depends on which planning specialty you pursue. Urban and regional planners working in Arkansas government or consulting roles typically hold a bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning or public administration and work toward the American Institute of Certified Planners credential issued through the American Planning Association. Supply chain and logistics planners generally need a relevant business or operations degree and sometimes an APICS certification. There is no single Arkansas state license required across all planner types.
Which companies hire planners in Arkansas?
Companies currently hiring planners in Arkansas include LANXESS, Lockheed Martin, and City of Jonesboro, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arkansas's mix of state agencies, large retail and logistics headquarters, and active transportation infrastructure programs makes it one of the more consistent markets for planner hiring in the South.
Which Arkansas cities have the most planner jobs?
Little Rock, Jonesboro, and Camden account for the largest share of planner openings in Arkansas. Little Rock dominates because it is the state capital and home to the Arkansas Department of Transportation and most state agency offices, while Fayetteville's growth as a corporate and university hub drives demand, and Fort Smith's manufacturing and logistics base keeps supply chain planner roles active year-round.
Are there remote planner jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many planner roles involve site visits, public meetings, or hands-on coordination with operations teams. About 11% of planner openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that some employers accommodate flexible arrangements. Supply chain and project planning roles at corporate employers tend to offer hybrid options more often than government or infrastructure planning positions.
How can I get hired as a planner in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an internship or assistant planner role with an Arkansas city or county planning department, where many municipalities actively recruit recent graduates from the University of Arkansas or Arkansas State University. The Arkansas Department of Transportation also brings on planning technicians and junior project coordinators as entry-level positions. Building a GIS portfolio or earning an APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management certificate can move an application ahead of others with similar experience levels.
Where can I find and apply to planner jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to planner jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and specialty, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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