Specialist, Material Management

L3Harris Technologies; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Material Management in Malabar, FL. You will oversee all supply chain activities for purchased materials, drive cost-effective procurement within contract schedules, and manage inventory and material disposition to support programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience (or 8+ years without a degree), plus strong knowledge of MRP, BOM, and compliance with FAR/CAS guidelines. Security clearance eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years relevant experience; or 8+ years without degree.
• Experience in US DOD manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop metrics and reports with supply chain data analytics to enable visibility over materials management.
• Maintain MRP item data and BOM; align stage requirements with program execution.
• Oversee MRP to meet milestones in the integrated master schedule and minimize aged stock.
• Process timely and complete purchase requisitions to procurement and subcontracts teams.
• Understand FAR, MMAS, MAAR 13, and CAS requirements in supply chain activities.

Skills

MRP systems

Excel

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Cognos

Control

PeopleSoft Financials

PDM

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: Specialist, Material Management

Job Code: 45551

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

Manage and oversee all Supply Chain activities for purchased material items including influencing design for supply chain success, material requisitioning, prioritization, material status, receipt, inventory, and customer disposition. Support procurement efforts to maximize cost effectiveness within the schedule requirements of each assigned contract. Determine supply chain risks, establish mitigation plans, and execute on the defined plans to deliver the most effective means of acquisition, receipt, distribution, and inventory management for programs. Report material budget variances and supply chain health problems to the appropriate function and program for resolution.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with supply chain data analytics to develop metrics and reports that enable visible and comprehensive materials management and status. Meet established performance metrics and fully understand each metric's source, purpose, and affect.
• Apply Supply Chain principles and concepts, basic application of strategy development and execution in compliance with FAR, MMAS, MAAR 13, and CAS.
• MPS maintenance and oversight; entry of item data and Bill of Material (BOM).
• Stage requirements in MRP to effectively align with the program execution, structure, and manage deliveries to milestones outlined in the integrated master schedule; yield zero aged unassigned requirements, minimal aged floor stock levels, and no material issuance without a demand.
• Manage timely and complete purchase requisition release to general procurement and subcontracts teams.
• Basic understanding of how Supply Chain influences the annual operating plan to include demonstrated understanding of Supply Chain actions that influence orders, sales, profit, and cash flow.
• Solve problems of moderate complexity by leveraging experience and through analysis of data. Identify trends and correlations in Material Management data. Report findings with recommended actions.
• Thoroughly understands the use and purpose of MRP and supporting systems such as Control, Cognos, Excel, Peoplesoft Financials, and PDM. Determines the appropriate means of acquisition to support program needs.
• Understands Bills of Material (BOM) and engineering drawings.
• Can work independently with minimal guidance; identify required actions necessary to achieve assigned objectives.
• Ability to obtain secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 5+ years of experience using MRP systems software.
• Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain principles and concepts, with basic application of strategy development and execution.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions
• Experience working in the US DOD manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of industry principles, concepts, practices, and standards along with a basic knowledge of the manufacturing process.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables, Macros, etc.

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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