Principal, Supply Chain Program Management

L3Harris•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to capture and execute responsive space programs. The role partners with customers and leads internal and supplier teams to capture and execute space programs or studies, with an emphasis on technology development and mission solutions. The position is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and follows a 9/80 schedule. The position leads supply chain program management in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations, driving execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply-base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost for a key program. It uses hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify problems and drive improvements, coordinates program deliverables and risks, oversees supplier milestones and capacity, and supports design-for-excellence and process improvement. The role manages supplier relationships and performance and develops supply chain metrics tailored to space programs. The ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Existing Secret clearance.
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.
Ability to travel periodically to supplier facilities, mainly domestic locations.

Responsibilities

Lead supply chain program management with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive execution, align with commodity strategies, optimize the supply base, and achieve the lowest total acquisition cost for a key program.
Use cross-functional, hands-on approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements.
Track and coordinate program deliverables with functional and program leaders; highlight 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 required parts, adjusting material flow as needed to support line fill and inventory optimization.
Provide technical support for design-for-excellence (DFx), including reviewing engineering changes and assessing 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 meet program and customer requirements.
Engage suppliers to ensure appropriate support and execution of deliverables, and participate in managing supplier relationships and performance.
Develop, drive, and track supply-chain management metrics customized to space programs.