Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology innovator in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Senior Specialist in Supply Chain Management to lead cross-functional teams and provide supply chain representation in key program initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and significant relevant experience. Ideal applicants will possess strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively. The company emphasizes inclusion and professional development, offering a supportive environment for high-performing talent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Graduate Degree with 4 years of experience, or 10 years of related experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead integrated cross functional teams.
• Support Supply Chain proposals and negotiation of subcontracts.
• Prepare and lead presentations for various stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of supply chain management

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management methods

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Overview

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, Supply Chain Management
• Job ID: 33449
• Job Location: Huntsville, AL
• Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The Material Program Management position provides Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) representation and leadership in support of Business Unit and Business Development activities. They are responsible for effectively leading the SC/MM functional organization to develop and document strategies, plans, and processes to manage the supply chain for integration into the Program Management plan. They work directly with Program Management and act as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of the program activities. They represent procurement on the program integrated program teams (IPTs) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material status, problems or issues.

Essential Functions

• Assemble and lead integrated cross functional team(s) within assigned program(s) while interacting with supplier(s), supply chain director, program managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve subcontract cost, schedule and technical objectives.
• Support the Supply Chain portion of development and production proposals, including planning and execution of affordability, supplier quality and other supplier performance improvement initiative, being submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
• Support negotiation of subcontracts and assist in the development of supplier baseline program plans including development of supplier budget and schedule baselines, consistent with program plans.
• Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, suppliers and managers.

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

• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes required.
• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team is required.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, strong leadership skills, and interpreting program management, engineering and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance.
• Solid working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting and earned value management.
• Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test) is required.
• Have working capability in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project (basic scheduling), MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans).

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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.

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