Principal, Supply Chain Program Management
About The Position
L3Harris is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to capture and execute space programs and/or studies, with an emphasis on technology development and mission solutions. The role leads customer-facing and internal and supplier teams and is responsible for supply chain program management on a key Missile Defense Program. It partners with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive execution, align with commodity strategies, optimize the supply base, and achieve the lowest total acquisition cost. The position is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, or Palm Bay, Florida, and follows a 9/80 schedule. Supplier-facility travel is anticipated to average 40%–50%, primarily to domestic locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
- Top Secret security clearance required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, and Cost Reimbursement contracts, including fixed-fee, incentive-fee, or award-fee arrangements.
- Experience as a Cost Account Manager for subcontracts, managing budgets and sales forecasting.
Responsibilities
- Lead supply chain program management in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive execution, align with commodity strategies, optimize the supply base, and achieve the lowest total acquisition cost.
- Use hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements.
- Coordinate and track program deliverables with functional and program leaders, identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and provide regular status updates, including on long-term supply chain risks.
- Manage critical milestones and project requirements, including analysis of supplier capacity and capability.
- Ensure suppliers can provide parts; adjust material flow as needed to maintain adequate line fill and optimize inventory.
- Provide technical support for DFx (design for desirable manufacturability, assembly, and test attributes), including reviewing engineering changes and assessing their materials and supply-chain impacts.
- Participate in process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of product development and supply chain processes.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance to achieve program and customer requirements.
- Develop, drive, and track supply chain management metrics tailored to space programs.
- Understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives.
- Travel to supplier facilities, anticipated to average 40%–50%, primarily to domestic locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
