Senior Specialist Production Planning - SIOP Leader

L3Harris•Yorba Linda, OH

5d•$79,000 - $147,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a SIOP Leader (Schedule Integrator) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning (SMP) functional Center of Excellence at our Yorba Linda, CA facility or our Mason, OH facility. In this role, you will play a pivotal part as facilitator of demand and master scheduling. The SIOP Leader will gather and track demand data from various sources, develop reports and metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier schedules align with program deliverables. The preferred candidate must be comfortable working with limited instruction and collaborating with a variety of internal stakeholders to gather input and design solutions to achieve desired goals and objectives. The preferred candidate must thrive on taking initiative and be comfortable working tactically while also steering overall success of projects / initiatives with a strategic mindset employed.

Requirements

Proven experience in demand planning and master scheduling within the aerospace and defense industry.
Understanding concepts and tools of supply chain planning principles and best practices, including risk management.
In-depth knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools like Power BI.
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

Advanced degrees in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related technical disciplines.
Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP).
Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

Collect and track demand data from diverse sources (e.g., PM Schedule, Contract information, Sales Orders, Forecasts, Follow On, Repair and Overhaul R&O, and Engineering IRAD) to support decision-making processes.
Act as the primary critical facilitator of meetings to support cross-functional teams for data consolidation.
Develop and maintain accurate demand plans covering the next 18-24 rolling months.
Ensure alignment between supplier master schedules and program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) milestones.
Assist in developing reports, metrics, and dashboards to monitor forecasting, demand planning, and SIOP execution.
Collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering teams to review future demand requirements.
Support Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings and master schedule creation.
Coordinate gap identification and resolution using in-depth analysis and internal networks.
Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership for decision-making.
Serve as a "Change Agent," coaching other functions on Supply Chain Planning best practices.
Oversee ad-hoc projects initiated by the organization, program management, or site leadership.