Material Program Manager

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Supply Chain Management in Huntsville, AL to serve as the primary supply chain liaison for programs and to drive cross-functional material plans. You will coordinate with suppliers, IPTs, and program leadership to ensure timely material availability and cost control.

Essential duties include leading material requirements, forecasting costs, and supporting subcontract negotiations. Travel up to 10% to supplier locations nationwide is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of material management experience; or 8 years without a degree.
• Graduate Degree with 2+ years in material management.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of related material management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead material requirements, budgets, and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs.
• Develop monthly material cost forecasts and quarterly EAC projections for leadership and customers.
• Direct cross-functional material teams to meet subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Manage time and resources across multiple programs, prioritizing critical path activities.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposals.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and affordability initiatives.
• Prepare and present material program updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Supply chain management

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

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: Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Job Code: 44937

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Material Program Management position serves as the primary Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) liaison for business unit programs and new business development initiatives. This role influences cross-functional SC/MM teams to develop comprehensive supply chain strategies, plans, and processes that integrate seamlessly into overall Program Management plans. Acting as the principal customer interface for all supply chain program activities, Material Program Management represents procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) and drives cross-functional resolution of material-related issues, status updates, and challenges.

Essential Functions:

• Assemble and lead all material requirements, material budgets, and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs.
• Develop and deliver monthly material cost forecasts and quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) projections for program leadership and customers.
• Lead and direct integrated cross-functional material teams, collaborating with suppliers, supply chain leadership, program management, functional leaders, and customers to meet subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Manage time and resources effectively across multiple programs, prioritizing critical path activities and competing demands.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposals submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
• Drive affordability initiatives and supplier performance improvement programs, including quality enhancement efforts.
• Escalate and resolve material-related issues, risks, and roadblocks with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Support negotiation of subcontracts with critical, often single-source or sole-source suppliers based on specialized technology requirements.
• Partner in developing supplier baseline program plans, including budget and schedule baselines aligned with overall program objectives.
• Assist and provide input in contract negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management.
• Serve as the primary SC/MM representative and customer-facing point of contact for all supply chain material program matters.
• Travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant material management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related material management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related material management experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes.
• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team.
• Working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting and earned value management.
• Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test).
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and to make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results.

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.