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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title:Specialist, Material Management

Job Code:  11752

Job Location:Ashburn, VA

Job Description:

As a Material Management Specialist, you will be responsible for Manufacturing Operations planning functions on multiple development and production programs. Tasks include master scheduling; material planning; set up and maintenance of MRP data; production planning; and monitoring WIP in the factory.  You will be a liaison between manufacturing, engineering, quality, configuration, and program office teams.  You will perform problem and non-conformance resolution; Operations process implementation and improvement; and other requirements as necessary.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS/UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

Plan, requisition, manage, and expedite material requirements to ensure availabilityControl flow of approved materials to meet development and production schedulesAdvise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential schedule impacts to ensure resources are effectively and efficiently utilizedCoordinate interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and inventory control, etc.Schedules and expedite the movement of parts via material requests, stock transfers and other meansRead engineering drawings and bills of material to ensure procurement and manufacturing activities align with the design specificationsPrioritize and manage the efficient movement of material from receiving to production to meet contracted delivery schedulesUse Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to create manufacturing orders and purchase requisitionsParticipate in program meetings to ensure scheduled milestones are supported.Provide input to Program Managers and project teams for hardware availability, build issues and scheduling of resources to meet required schedulesReview and evaluate engineering change notices for material planning requirements and schedule impactsDevelop and maintain manufacturing build schedules and Master Production SchedulesAbility to perform essential functions with limited oversightAbility to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances as requiredUp to 10% travel may be requiredOther duties as required

Qualifications:

Ability to obtain Security ClearanceBachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.  Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.Working knowledge in master scheduling and material planning in support of manufacturing operations, in both development and repetitive production environmentsWorking knowledge of program managementExperience using MRP/ERP systemsWorking knowledge of procurement practices and processesExperience with engineering documents and planning processes

Preferred Additional Skills:

APICS CPIM or CSPC certifications, or equivalent experienceWorking knowledge of ISO9000/AS9100 quality systemsExperience in Aerospace IndustryExperience with Cincom Control and Agile PDMOutstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational successExcellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environmentExcellent analytical problem-solving skills and communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)Experience using Microsoft Office products

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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