Senior Specialist, Material Management

L3Harris•Rochester, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, Material Manager is a senior-level professional responsible for participating in and/or leading complex material planning, execution, analysis, and risk mitigation activities for programs of significant scope and value. This role serves as a functional representative and subject matter expert, participating in and/or leading cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Production Planning, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Program Management, and Logistics. The position requires advanced knowledge of material management systems, forecasting, EVMS, root cause corrective action, inventory strategy, and supply chain risk management. The Sr. Specialist also mentors team members, supports audits, and drives process improvements that enhance material availability, compliance, and operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

4 years of experience in Material Management or closely related disciplines.
8+ years of experience using MRP systems software.
Master Production Scheduling experience.
Experience in U.S. DoD manufacturing.
Knowledge of FAR, MMAS, MAAR-13, and CAS.
Experience with CINCOM Control, Agile PLM/PDM, Expo, TrakStar, RIDS, PeopleSoft Financials.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain execution.
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage complex material management assignments with limited guidance.
Lead and support material status reviews and provide data-driven program updates to management and leadership.
Deliver presentations to large groups, up to 50 people.
Apply Supply Chain principles and concepts in compliance with FAR, DFARS, MAAR 13, and MMAS.
Support financial forecasting for Supply Chain labor and material, including EAC/ETC inputs, variance analysis, and EVMS reporting.
Act as the certified CAM.
Ensure alignment of IMS/MRP material reporting with IMPDAR and EVMS requirements.
Analyze cross-functional data to identify trends, risks, and performance issues; develop and implement action plans.
Collaborate with Production Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Program Management to support build plan execution and risk mitigation.
Develop strategies for inventory not planned by MRP.
Expedite FMR and MTO approvals and provide training and process guidance.
Support material-related closeout activities including deliveries, open commitments, subcontract closeout, and residual inventory disposition.
Lead special projects and other assigned functional initiatives.
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