Senior Specialist, Material Management (Melbourne)

L3Harris; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an experienced Senior Specialist in Material Management to lead supplier relations, material planning, and procurement across programs from proposal through production in Melbourne, FL. The role emphasizes optimizing cost, schedule, and quality while managing risks for complex defense programs.

You will supervise MPS/MRP activities, oversee budget alignment, and partner with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Supply Chain activities across the full program lifecycle from proposal development through contract award and production.
• Manage every aspect of purchased material for programs of all sizes and complexity, influencing design decisions to optimize supply chain outcomes.
• Champion procurement strategies balancing cost and schedule demands; identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Communicate material budget variances and supply chain health to stakeholders; provide leadership of Materials Management function.
• Oversee MPS and MRP processes, BOM maintenance, and collaboration with Production Planning and Operations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CINCOM Control

Agile PLM

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: 47214

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 #LI-RTC1

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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