Associate Manager, Inventory Management

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Associate Manager Inventory Management in Norfolk, VA to oversee the stockrooms, warehousing operations, and government property administration.

The role ensures accurate inventory, on-time kit availability, and compliance with contracts and regulations. The position emphasizes leadership of a team, process improvements, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to optimize shipping, receiving, and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related experience.
• Graduate degree with 4+ years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the stockrooms in line with company procedures, safety requirements, and operations needs.
• Own inventory accuracy through cycle counts, transaction discipline, variance investigations and reconciliation.
• Oversee kitting to ensure timely, accurate material pulling against manufacturing work orders.
• Direct shipping and receiving activities with documentation accuracy and packaging compliance.
• Administer government property processes to meet contractual obligations and audit requirements.
• Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen inventory accuracy and audit readiness.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and drive improvements.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees including performance management.
• Ensure compliance with laws, ISO requirements, and safety standards.
• Support audits, reporting, and corrective actions related to inventory and government property.

Skills

Warehouse management

Process improvement

KPIs

WMS software

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

MRP/ERP knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

DELTEK Costpoint

MRP/ERP software

MS Office

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate Manager Inventory Management

Job Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description

The Associate Manger Inventory Management oversees the effective processing, storage, and distribution of various good, including raw materials, components, and finished products, aligning with customer contract stipulations and managements sales projections. This pivotal role ensures timely, cost-effective delivery of products to their intended destinations. This position owns day-to-day inventory execution of the stockroom operation, shipping, receiving and government property administration in Norfolk ensuring consistent inventory practices, accuracy, and compliance.

Essential Functions

• Manage day-to-day operations of the stockrooms ensuring materials are stored, handled, and issued in accordance with company procedures, safety requirements, and operational needs.
• Own inventory accuracy performance of the stockrooms, including cycle count program execution, transaction discipline, variance investigation, and reconciliation.
• Oversee kitting operations to ensure timely, accurate pulling of material against manufacturing work orders, supporting on-time kit availability and production schedule attainment.
• Direct shipping and receiving activities, ensuring timely processing, documentation accuracy, packaging compliance, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Administer government property processes to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, audit requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Develop and implement process improvements that strengthen inventory accuracy, transaction controls, and audit readiness.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Resolve any problems arising or complaints related to inventory, the stockroom, shipping, receiving or government property.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees, including performance management.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ISO requirements.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and hold the inventory and logistics teams accountable to inventory accuracy and operational goals.
• Support internal and external audits, reporting requirements, and corrective actions related to inventory, shipping, receiving, and government property.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all relevant procedures and processes meet current legislation and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proven work experience as a warehouse manager.
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage staff.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP and Advance Planning tools such as DELTEK Costpoint
• Advanced knowledge of MS office suite of products

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $66,000-123,000. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.