Senior Specialist, Material Management

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Material Management in Melbourne, FL. You will oversee all supply chain activities from proposal through production, steering material management for programs of varying size and complexity and guiding requisitioning, PO placement, and inventory control.

You will drive procurement strategies balancing cost and schedule, identify risks, and communicate budget variances to stakeholders. Security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree reduces the required years.
• Experience in Material Management, Supply Chain, and MRP/MPS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all supply chain activities across the full program lifecycle.
• Manage all purchased material and oversee requisitioning, PO placement, and BOM.
• Develop material forecasts and conduct EVMS/EAC/ETC reviews.
• Maintain material cost, delivery, and labor baselines; drive risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic leadership for Materials Management and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Material Management

Supply Chain

MRP/MPS

Production Planning

MS Office

CINCOM Control

Agile PLM

Kinaxis Rapid

FAR compliance

Communication skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Ten years experience alternative

Tools

CINCOM Control

Agile PLM

PDM

Kinaxis Rapid Response

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 Specialist, Material Management

Job Code: 41775

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

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

You will lead and oversee all Supply Chain activities across the full program lifecycle — from initial proposal development through contract award and long-term production. You will manage every aspect of purchased material for programs of all sizes and complexity, influencing design decisions to optimize supply chain outcomes and driving all downstream activities including requisitioning, purchase order placement, prioritization, status tracking, receiving, inventory management, and customer disposition.

You will champion procurement strategies that balance cost effectiveness with the schedule demands of each contract, while proactively identifying supply chain risks and executing targeted mitigation plans. You will communicate material budget variances and supply chain health issues to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner, ensuring swift resolution. You will also provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the Materials Management function.

Essential Functions

• Serve as primary supply chain interface for program teams
• Lead material status meetings and present to large audiences/leadership
• Develop material financial forecasts aligned with EVMS; lead EAC/ETC reviews
• Maintain program material cost, delivery, and labor baselines
• Support NPD stage gate processes and represent supply chain in program/gate reviews
• Oversee Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP processes, including BOM maintenance
• Manage purchase requisition releases to procurement/subcontracts teams
• Collaborate with Production Planning and Operations on build plan execution
• Identify and resolve demand/transactional errors; drive root cause corrective actions
• Lead risk mitigation efforts across cross-functional teams
• Facilitate program closeout of material contractual obligations
• Serve as Supply Chain POC for program teams; mentor and coach team members
• Lead material bid processes, cost proposals, and Supply Chain BOEs for moderate-to-complex efforts
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Material Management, Supply Chain, MRP/MPS, Production Planning/Control, or related field
• 5+ years of proficiency with MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Master Production Scheduling experience
• Knowledge of FAR, MMAS, MAAR-13, CAS
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• Manufacturing process knowledge
• Experience with CINCOM Control, Agile PLM, PDM, Kinaxis Rapid Response, or similar systems

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.

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