Principal, Supply Chain Program Management

L3Harris Technologies • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to capture and execute responsive space programs. The role works with customers and leads internal and supplier teams to capture and execute space programs and studies, with an emphasis on technology development and mission solutions.

The position leads 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 on a key program. It also supports design-for-X (DFx), process improvement, supplier relationships and performance, and development of supply chain metrics customized for space programs. The role requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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 in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive program execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost.
• Use hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements.
• Track and coordinate program deliverables with functional and program leaders, highlight program risks, develop mitigation plans, and provide regular program status updates, including long-term supply chain risks.
• Manage critical milestones and project requirements, including analysis of supplier capacity and capability.
• Ensure suppliers can provide parts, adjusting material flow as needed to support line fill and inventory optimization.
• Provide technical support for DFx, review engineering changes, and assess materials and supply chain impacts.
• Drive 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.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure appropriate support and delivery of requirements.
• Develop, drive, and track supply chain management metrics customized to space programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal