Senior Specialist, Material Program Manager

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA, seeks a Senior Specialist Material Program Manager to lead supply chain materiel management for ERP/MRP driven programs, including the Orion Jettison Motor Program. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop time-phased material plans, manage BOMs, and ensure alignment with budget and schedules.

This role emphasizes data-driven procurement strategy, EVMS/CAM responsibilities, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• 10+ years SCM experience; or 4+ years with graduate degree; in lieu of degree, 10 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a time-phased material acquisition plan aligned with production schedules.
• Coordinate release of demand per MRP recommendations and forecast BOM-driven needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve ERP and supplier delivery issues impacting schedules and costs.
• Develop labor and BOM budgets; monitor EVMS and CAM responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain a US Security clearance.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Procurement strategy

ERP/MRP systems

Aerospace manufacturing

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor’s degree SCM

Graduate degree SCM

10+ years SCM experience

Tools

Oracle ERP/MRP

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 Program Manager

Job Code: 40949

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

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

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Specialist Material Program Manager for our Los Angeles / Canoga Park Office.

Under general supervision, the Senior Specialist will lead Supply Chain Materiel Management and cross functional teams to manage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) activities and provide leadership in establishing a procurement strategy in support of the Orion Jettison Motor Program. Responsible for effectively leading the functional organization’s strategies to balance supply and demand of a complex Bill of Material (BOM). Potential to support multiple programs simultaneously. Responsible for effectively identifying and working cross-functionally to resolve both ERP and supplier delivery issues that could impact program delivery schedules and financial needs of both the customer / enterprise. Assist with the indoctrination of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Business Operating System that is Data-Driven, Process-Oriented, and Customer-Focused.

Note – there are no direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain a detailed time-phased material acquisition plan and consistently monitor plan against production schedule needs. Coordinate and drive release of demand in accordance with MRP recommendations. Develop time-phased material sales forecasts based on BOM and key reports (i.e. Purchase Order reports, Requisition Reports, Planned Order reports) to support weekly / monthly enterprise sales reporting. Monitor functional progress against established schedules and forecasts utilizing MRP methodologies and strategies. Consistently and proactively analyze BOM, Line of Balance, and MRP system data to strategically resolve supplier and internal issues that could impact demand satisfaction.
• Establish and drive the implementation of a procurement strategy that is based on data from the ERP / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems. Effectively present and communicate the procurement strategy progress cross-functionally and to the Program Office, highlighting issue / resolution of both supplier and internal constraints that could impact demand satisfaction.
• Coordinate and maintain material acquisition and fabrication status with other functional departments and sites. Coordinate the flow of work between and within departments to support demand / program schedules.
• Develop labor and BOM budgets to support proposal activity. Manage and monitor performance against budget utilizing an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and support Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities (as needed).
• Ability to obtain a US Security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior Supply Chain Management (SCM) experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior SCM experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior SCM experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Robust data analytical and project management skills
• Ability to craft and develop procurement strategies and material acquisition plans
• Strong presentation and organizational skills to coordinate materials / hardware requirements with multiple departments.
• Advanced to expert computer skills are required (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), particularly advanced use of MS Excel (i.e. pivot tables, Vlookups)
• Must have experience with automated ERP / MRP systems (Oracle preferred) and understand the overall SCMM (Supply Chain / Materiel Management) role in the MRP process
• Understanding and experience of Earned Value Management specifically Cost Account Management (CAM) and Estimates at Completion (EAC)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, particularly aerospace
• Familiarity with aerospace rocket engine program materials and manufacturing processes
• General knowledge of supply chain / procurement procedures, writing and audit methods
• General knowledge of Line of Balance
• Familiarity with generating compliant government proposals

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $84,000 - $156,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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