Sr. Associate, Supply Chain Management - Materials

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR seeks a Senior Associate, Supply Chain Management - Materials to guide cross-functional teams in developing supply chain strategies for development and production programs. The role interfaces with IPTs, suppliers, and customers to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience (or equivalent) and involves travel up to 10% for supplier and facility visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or graduate degree with 0–2 years of experience.
• Alternative: 6+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Support material requirements, budgets, and SCM deliverables for assigned programs.
• Lead cross-functional material teams with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple programs, prioritizing critical-path activities.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for government and prime programs.
• Escalate material-related issues and coordinate resolutions with suppliers and customers.
• Contribute to supplier baseline plans, including budgets and schedules.
• Assist in contract negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Prepare and present to peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management.
• Serve as primary SC/MM representative for material program matters.
• Travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide.

Skills

Supply chain liaison

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

Project scheduling

Earned Value Management

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 Associate, Supply Chain Management - Materials

Job Code:

40986

Job Location:

Camden, AR

Job Schedule:

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

Job Description

The Material Program Management position serves as the primary Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) liaison for business unit programs and new business development initiatives. This role guides cross-functional SC/MM teams in developing comprehensive supply chain strategies, plans, and processes that integrate seamlessly into overall Program Management activities. Acting as the principal customer interface for all supply chain program matters, Material Program Management represents procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) and drives cross-functional resolution of material-related issues, status updates, and challenges.

Essential Functions

• Support material requirements, material budgets, and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs


• Support and help lead integrated cross-functional material teams, collaborating with suppliers, supply chain leadership, program management, functional leaders, and customers to meet subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives


• Manage time and resources effectively across multiple programs, prioritizing critical path activities and competing demands


• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposals submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs


• Escalate and resolve material-related issues, risks, and roadblocks with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers


• Partner in developing supplier baseline program plans, including budget and schedule baselines aligned with overall program objectives


• Assist and provide input in contract negotiations with strategic suppliers


• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management


• Serve as the primary SC/MM representative and customer-facing point of contact for all supply chain material program matters


• Travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of the job area required bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, OR graduate degree (or equivalent) with 0–2 years of prior related experience, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills

• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed


• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes


• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes, and results of the supporting team


• 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 processes (reviews for design, build, and test)


• Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and make real-time plan adjustments in response to challenges or unexpected results

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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