Senior Specialist Production Planning - SIOP Leader

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Mason, OH or Yorba Linda, CA seeks a Senior Specialist Production Planning - SIOP Leader to drive demand planning and master scheduling. This role will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure schedules align with program deliverables and IMS milestones.

The position requires experience in aerospace/defense, ERP/MRP proficiency, and Power BI usage, with up to 10% travel and a strategic mindset for project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with minimum 6 years of related experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in demand planning and master scheduling in aerospace/defense.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP, data analysis, and dashboard tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand data collection from multiple sources to support decision-making.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings for data consolidation.
• Develop and maintain 18–24 month demand plans.
• Align supplier schedules with IMS milestones and program deliverables.
• Create reports, metrics, and dashboards to monitor SIOP execution.
• Coach other functions on supply chain planning best practices.

Skills

Demand planning

Master scheduling

Power BI

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional leadership

Change agent mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10+ years experience (no degree)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Power BI

MS Office

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 Production Planning - SIOP Leader

Job Code: 44140

Job Location: Mason, OH or Yorba Linda, 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 SIOP Leader (Schedule Integrator) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning (SMP) functional Center of Excellence at our Yorba Linda, CA facility or our Mason, OH facility. In this role, you will play a pivotal part as facilitator of demand and master scheduling. The SIOP Leader will gather and track demand data from various sources, develop reports and metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier schedules align with program deliverables.

The preferred candidate must be comfortable working with limited instruction and collaborating with a variety of internal stakeholders to gather input and design solutions to achieve desired goals and objectives. The preferred candidate must thrive on taking initiative and be comfortable working tactically while also steering overall success of projects / initiatives with a strategic mindset employed.

Essential Functions:

• Collect and track demand data from diverse sources (e.g., PM Schedule, Contract information, Sales Orders, Forecasts, Follow On, Repair and Overhaul R&O, and Engineering IRAD) to support decision-making processes.
• Act as the primary critical facilitator of meetings to support cross-functional teams for data consolidation.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand plans covering the next 18-24 rolling months.
• Proven experience in demand planning and master scheduling within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Understanding concepts and tools of supply chain planning principles and best practices, including risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools like Power BI.
• Ensure alignment between supplier master schedules and program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) milestones.
• Assist in developing reports, metrics, and dashboards to monitor forecasting, demand planning, and SIOP execution.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering teams to review future demand requirements.
• Support Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings and master schedule creation.
• Coordinate gap identification and resolution using in-depth analysis and internal networks.
• Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership for decision-making.
• Serve as a 'Change Agent,' coaching other functions on Supply Chain Planning best practices.
• Oversee ad-hoc projects initiated by the organization, program management, or site leadership.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

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 Additional Skills:

• Advanced degrees in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP).
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is Min $79,000.00 - $147,000.00 Max. 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. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave,
paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employeemay vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargainingagreements.

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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