Senior Associate Production Planning 1

L3Harris Technologies; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Mason, OH is seeking a Senior Associate, Production Planning to help coordinate material requirements, issue work orders, and align with the master production schedule across an IPT.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience (or equivalent), familiarity with ERP/WMS systems such as Costpoint, and a drive for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. No travel; occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0–2 years experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Costpoint ERP to manage inventory and transactions.
• Manage inventory levels for direct and indirect materials.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support the master production schedule.
• Advise management on status of work in progress and material availability.
• Expedite movement of parts and ensure timely milestones.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP/WMS knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Lean manufacturing

APICS Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years related experience

Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years related experience

Tools

Costpoint ERP

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: Senior Associate, Production Planning

Job Number: 43458

Job Location: Mason, OH

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

Job Description:

Plans, prepares, issues and controls production and coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials to meet project demand. Advises team on the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential problems to ensure that equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Confirms material supply and demands and prepares work orders for components based on the project demand. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc. to achieve project timelines. Work as part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) as required to support schedule changes. Provide part planning and inventory control parameters to the control system for make items. Expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with project schedules. Determine shortages and initiate action to correct these deficiencies. Contribute suggestions toward the continuous improvement of systems and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Requires practical knowledge of job area.
• Ability to learn the WMS system (Costpoint) and process transactions electronically and physically to ensure overall inventory accuracy. Manage ERP inputs to ensure overall inventory accuracy
• Manage inventory levels for direct and indirect materials
• Communicate status and needs with cross functional teams including various internal and external customers (i.e. Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, etc.)
• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that materials are provided as needed to achieve milestone completions.
• Coordinate the production material to support the master production schedule, shop workload and inventory requirements.
• Utilize prior experience to identify risks and opportunities regarding material availability to ensure success of the production plan and maintain finish date integrity.
• Manage multiple projects with varying complexity to completion.
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders.
• Works under minimal direction and guidance within standard processes.
• No travel required, occasional overtime hours required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Aerospace or AS9100 experience
• Familiarization with control of GFM (Government Furnished Materials) and CFM (Customer Furnished Materials)
• Experience with Lean and/or Electronic Manufacturing
• APICS Certification

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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.