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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title:  Specialist, Material Planner

Job Code: 15708

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description: 

We are looking for a Material Planning Specialist to join our team who with experience in manufacturing operations using advanced MRP systems. You'll manage material schedules and production plans, ensuring resources align with manufacturing needs. Your role involves overseeing complex programs, maintaining workflow, and addressing scheduling issues. Collaborate with leaders and teams to drive process improvements. Join us to impact manufacturing innovation.

Essential Functions:

Motivated self-starter well versed in the material management and scheduling process flowMust be able to communicate effectively with a wide array internal and external professional levels and functionsCreate and publish production schedules by product line and program.Use MRP data to identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts between stakeholders in the scheduling process, obtaining concurrence from Program Management and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) Engineering leads on planned production priorities.Translate MRP forecasted schedules and IMS schedules into a production plan with a time-phased build schedule.Manage detailed scheduling of constrained operations supported by material availability, manufacturing capacity, and contractual requirements. Coordinate system updates with shop floor and material schedulers to ensure MRP alignment.Perform periodic evaluations of manufacturing lead-times and coordinate updates with Manufacturing Engineering.Support metrics and processes to evaluate the reasonableness and accuracy of the Master Schedule.Support MPS policies compliant with Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS) requirements.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience Graduate Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experienceIn lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experienceExperience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and advanced concepts

Preferred Additional Skills:

Knowledge of, and experience with, FAR, MMAS, and CAS requirements, as well as ITAR and EAR regulationsThorough knowledge of Supply Chain processesProficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong process orientation and demonstrated continuous improvement skills Lean Six Sigma experienceAPICS and/or ISM certification preferred, but not required

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $60,500- $112,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close 12/8/2024.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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