Materials Supply Chain Lead for Defense Programs

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR is seeking a Specialist, Supply Chain/Materials to lead material requirements, budgets, and cross-functional delivery for key programs. The role interfaces with suppliers, program management, and customers to ensure on-time, cost-effective material support across development and production phases.

The position emphasizes collaboration within Integrated Program Teams and driving continuous improvement in material management and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 4 years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 2+ years, or 8 years if no degree.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead all material requirements, budgets, and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs.
• Develop and deliver monthly material cost forecasts and quarterly EAC projections for program leadership and customers.
• Lead cross-functional material teams, collaborating with suppliers, supply chain leadership, program management, and customers to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Manage time across multiple programs, prioritizing critical path activities and competing demands.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposals 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 and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Supply Chain

Material Management

Project Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR is seeking a Specialist, Supply Chain/Materials to lead material requirements, budgets, and cross-functional delivery for key programs. The role interfaces with suppliers, program management, and customers to ensure on-time, cost-effective material support across development and production phases.

The position emphasizes collaboration within Integrated Program Teams and driving continuous improvement in material management and procurement processes.