Specialist Production Planning

L3Harris Technologies; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Mason, Ohio is seeking a Specialist, Production Planning to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules. You will coordinate material requirements and work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of materials for project demand.

Responsibilities include monitoring WIP and material availability, utilizing Costpoint ERP, and expediting material movement. Strong analytical and communication skills are required to support delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 4+ years of relevant experience; alternate experience accepted for years-based substitute.
• Practical knowledge of production planning, material coordination, inventory control, and related business processes.
• Ability to work independently within standard policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules to support program requirements.
• Coordinate material requirements to ensure timely availability of approved materials.
• Monitor work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production issues.
• Learn and utilize ERP systems, including Costpoint, to process transactions and support inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate ERP inputs and system transactions to ensure inventory integrity.
• Manage inventory levels for direct and indirect materials.
• Coordinate production materials to support master production schedule, shop workload, and inventory needs.
• Work with IPT to support schedule changes and shifting production priorities.
• Provide part planning and inventory control parameters for make items.
• Schedule and expedite movement of parts through move orders and transfers.
• Identify shortages, assess risks, and initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics to support objectives.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects and drive them to completion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning systems and procedures.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Cross-functional teamwork

ERP/MRP systems

Costpoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Costpoint

ERP systems

MRP

Excel

Data analysis

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

Job Code: 44109

Job Location: Mason, Ohio - On Site

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 Specialist, Production Planning plans, prepares, issues, and controls production schedules and coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials in support of project demand. This role advises the team on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production issues to help ensure equipment, materials, and services are available as needed. The role confirms material supply and demand requirements and prepares work orders for components based on project needs. This position coordinates cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Logistics, and Program teams to support project schedules and achieve business objectives. This role works as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), as needed, to support schedule changes and shifting production priorities. Responsibilities include providing part planning and inventory control parameters for make items, expediting the movement of materials, parts, and assemblies within and between departments, identifying shortages, and initiating corrective actions. The Specialist also contributes to continuous improvement efforts related to systems, tools, and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules to support program and project requirements.
• Coordinate material requirements to ensure timely availability of approved materials in support of production demand.
• Monitor and communicate work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production issues to management and cross-functional teams.
• Learn and utilize warehouse management and ERP systems, including Costpoint, to process physical and electronic transactions and support overall inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate ERP inputs and system transactions to ensure inventory integrity.
• Manage inventory levels for direct and indirect materials.
• Coordinate production materials to support the master production schedule, shop workload, and inventory requirements.
• Work as part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to support schedule changes and shifting production priorities.
• Provide part planning and inventory control parameters for make items within the control system.
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts, materials, and assemblies through move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests.
• Identify material shortages, assess associated risks, and initiate actions to resolve deficiencies.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Logistics, to support production and delivery objectives.
• Manage multiple assignments or projects of varying complexity and drive them to completion.
• Contribute suggestions and support continuous improvement of production planning systems and procedures.
• Work under minimal direction within established processes and procedures.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

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.
• Practical and applied knowledge of production planning, material coordination, inventory control, and related business processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction within standard policies and procedures.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Practical and applied knowledge of production planning, material coordination, inventory control, and related business processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction within standard policies and procedures.
• Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other standard business applications.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or planning systems, preferably Costpoint.
• Experience with inventory transactions, data management, reporting, and transaction processing.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities related to material availability and production execution.
• Working knowledge of project coordination or project management principles.

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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