Specialist, Material Planner

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA seeks a Specialist Production Planning (Material Planner) to organize and coordinate planning, scheduling, material and tool planning, and production control to support manufacturing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in production/material planning, plus strong analytical and ERP/MRP skills; experience with Qlik/Power BI, Oracle, and Delmia is preferred. First shift; salary range disclosed. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4+ years in production/material planning.
• Graduate degree or 2+ years with a relevant advanced degree; or 8+ years experience as substitute.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and control material and tools for production.
• Coordinate demand and inventory with ERP and shop floor.
• Monitor MBOM, inventory, and material issues to meet program requirements.

Skills

ERP systems

MRP

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Graduate Degree

8+ years without degree

Tools

Qlik

Power BI

Oracle

Delmia

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, Production Planning (Material Planner)
Job Code: 44283
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA
Job Schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

We are seeking a Specialist Production Planning (Material Planner) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning Center of Excellence at our Canoga Park, CA facility.
The Specialist Production Planning (Material Planner) will organize and coordinate the work of individuals and project teams, managing all aspects of assigned projects in one or more operations that support production activities. These activities include planning, scheduling, material and tool planning and control, production control, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and transportation. You will also perform short- and long-range planning for assigned functional areas and implement approved plans. This is a First Shift position

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing detailed and in-depth analysis using the company ERP system and other various system related tools.
• Analyze tasks directly supporting the effective planning, scheduling, and inventory monitoring of inbound material, on-hand supply, and in-house WIP.
• Execute proper and timely issuance of material that is in alignment with program requirements and shop floor capacity.
• Monitors New Item Creation, Item Attribute Maintenance, MBOM management & Demand Management.
• Controls Inventory Management, Material Issue, and uses MRP to communicate potential shortages.
• Executes required system transactions in a timely manner; and perform analysis on shrinkage, contract close out, or material excess.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior production planning/material planning experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior production planning/material planning experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior production planning/material planning experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Great analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct activities for the organization.
• Interest in the status and tracking of hardware processes.
• Familiarity and experience with inventory management principles.
• Experience using Qlik and Power BI Applications, Oracle, and Delmia systems, preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional and cross-site teams.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California the salary range for this role is $69,500 - $129,500. 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 employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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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