Specialist, Supply Chain Management - Materials

L3Harris Technologies•Camden, AR

18d

About The Position

The Material Program Management position serves as the primary Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) liaison for business unit programs and new business development initiatives. The role guides cross-functional SC/MM teams in developing supply chain strategies, plans, and processes that integrate with overall Program Management activities. It is the principal customer interface for supply chain program matters, represents procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), and drives cross-functional resolution of material-related issues, status updates, and challenges. The position supports assigned programs’ material requirements, budgets, and supply chain deliverables; helps lead integrated cross-functional material teams; and develops supply chain strategies for development and production proposals submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs. It manages priorities across multiple programs, escalates and resolves material-related issues, partners on supplier baseline program plans, contributes to strategic supplier contract negotiations, and prepares presentations for peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management. Travel of up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, OR a graduate degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of prior related experience, OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes.
Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes, and results of the supporting team.
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.
Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and make real-time plan adjustments in response to challenges or unexpected results.

Responsibilities

Support material requirements, material budgets, and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs.
Support and help lead integrated cross-functional material teams in collaboration with suppliers, supply chain leadership, program management, functional leaders, and customers to meet subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
Manage time and resources across multiple programs, prioritizing critical-path activities and competing demands.
Develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposals submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
Escalate and resolve material-related issues, risks, and roadblocks with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers.
Partner in developing supplier baseline program plans, including budget and schedule baselines aligned with overall program objectives.
Assist and provide input in contract negotiations with strategic suppliers.
Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management.
Serve as the primary SC/MM representative and customer-facing point of contact for supply chain material program matters.
Travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide.