Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management 1

L3Harris • Huntsville, OH

18d

About The Position

The Material Program Management position provides Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) representation and leadership in support of Business Unit and Business Development activities. The role requires strong knowledge of Supply Chain and Project Management and is responsible for leading the SC/MM functional organization in developing and documenting strategies, plans, and processes to manage the supply chain and integrate it into the Program Management plan.

Under general oversight, the Senior Specialist works directly with Program Management and serves as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of program activities. The role represents procurement on integrated program teams (IPTs) and works cross-functionally to resolve material status, problems, and issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant supply chain experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related supply chain experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and Project Management.
• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes, and results of the supporting team.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret program management, engineering, and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes.
• Solid working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment, including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management.
• Ability to implement product design and development stage-gate processes, including reviews for design, build, and test.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead integrated cross-functional teams within assigned programs, working with suppliers, the supply chain director, program managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Support the Supply Chain portion of development and production proposals, including planning and execution of affordability, supplier quality, and other supplier performance improvement initiatives submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
• Own the material forecasting process, including monthly forecast development, identification of material cost and schedule drivers, variance analysis, and execution of mitigation strategies to improve forecast accuracy while supporting overall program financial performance.
• Support subcontract negotiations and assist in developing supplier baseline program plans, including supplier budget and schedule baselines consistent with program plans.
• Communicate within and outside the Supply Chain organization.
• Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and managers.
• Represent procurement on program integrated program teams (IPTs) and interface cross-functionally to resolve material status, problems, or issues.
• Develop and document supply chain strategies, plans, and processes for integration into the Program Management plan.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of program activities.

What This Job Offers

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