Lead, Material Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Level 5 Lead, Material Manager in Malabar, FL to oversee complex material planning, execution, and risk mitigation for DoD programs. You will mentor teams and coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to drive inventory strategies and EVMS compliance.

The role requires advanced knowledge of material management systems, forecasting, and FAR/MAAR-13 compliance, with responsibilities spanning audits, customer interactions, and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex material management assignments and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Lead and support material status reviews and provide data-driven program updates to management and leadership.
• Serve as a functional representative and subject matter expert for internal teams, customers, and auditors.
• Apply Supply Chain principles and concepts in compliance with FAR, DFARS, MAAR 13, and MMAS.
• Support financial forecasting for Supply Chain labor and material, including EAC/ETC inputs, variance analysis, and EVMS reporting. Act as the certified CAM.
• Ensure alignment of IMS/MRP material reporting with IMPDAR and EVMS requirements.
• Analyze cross-functional data to identify trends, risks, and performance issues; develop and implement action plans.
• Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for demand, transactional, receiving, and supply-related issues.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Program Management to support build plan execution and risk mitigation.
• Develop strategies for inventory not planned by MRP.
• Expedite FMR and MTO approvals and provide training and process guidance.
• Support material-related closeout activities including deliveries, open commitments, subcontract closeout, and residual inventory disposition.
• Mentor, coach, and train team members as needed.
• Lead special projects and other assigned functional initiatives.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CINCOM Control

Agile PLM/PDM

Expo

TrakStar

RIDS

PeopleSoft Financials

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: Lead, Material Management

Job Code: 37950

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Level 5 Lead, Material Manager is a senior-level professional responsible for leading complex material planning, execution, analysis, and risk mitigation activities for programs of significant scope and value. This role serves as a functional representative and subject matter expert, working independently while leading cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Production Planning, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Program Management, and Logistics. The position requires advanced knowledge of material management systems, forecasting, EVMS, root cause corrective action, inventory strategy, and supply chain risk management. The Level 5 Lead also mentors team members, supports audits and customer interactions, and drives process improvements that enhance material availability, compliance, and operational performance. This role will support the Military Avionics production and development programs.

Essential Functions:

• Independently manage complex material management assignments and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Lead and support material status reviews and provide data-driven program updates to management and leadership.
• Serve as a functional representative and subject matter expert for internal teams, customers, and auditors.
• Apply Supply Chain principles and concepts in compliance with FAR, DFARS, MAAR 13, and MMAS.
• Support financial forecasting for Supply Chain labor and material, including EAC/ETC inputs, variance analysis, and EVMS reporting. Act as the certified CAM.
• Ensure alignment of IMS/MRP material reporting with IMPDAR and EVMS requirements.
• Analyze cross-functional data to identify trends, risks, and performance issues; develop and implement action plans.
• Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for demand, transactional, receiving, and supply-related issues.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Program Management to support build plan execution and risk mitigation.
• Develop strategies for inventory not planned by MRP.
• Expedite FMR and MTO approvals and provide training and process guidance.
• Support material-related closeout activities including deliveries, open commitments, subcontract closeout, and residual inventory disposition.
• Mentor, coach, and train team members as needed.
• Lead special projects and other assigned functional initiatives.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 10+ years of experience using MRP systems software.
• Master Production Scheduling experience.
• Experience in U.S. DoD manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FAR, MMAS, MAAR-13, and CAS.
• Experience with CINCOM Control, Agile PLM/PDM, Expo, TrakStar, RIDS, PeopleSoft Financials.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain execution.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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.