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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Specialist - Material Management, Melbourne

Production Planning & Scheduling +1Updated on Nov 14
Full-timeMelbourne, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; alternatively, at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in Material Management, Supply Chain, MRP/MPS, Production Planning/Control, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of proficiency with MRP systems and the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
  • Knowledge of FAR, MMAS, MAAR-13, and CAS is preferred.
  • Manufacturing process knowledge is preferred.
  • Experience with CINCOM Control, Agile PLM, PDM, Kinaxis Rapid Response, or similar systems is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee Supply Chain activities across the program lifecycle, from proposal development through contract award and long-term production.
  • Manage purchased material throughout programs, including influencing design decisions and overseeing requisitioning, purchase order placement, prioritization, status tracking, receiving, inventory management, and customer disposition.
  • Develop procurement strategies that balance cost effectiveness with contract schedule demands, identify supply chain risks, and execute mitigation plans.
  • Communicate material budget variances and supply chain health issues to stakeholders to support timely resolution.
  • Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the Materials Management function.
  • Serve as the primary supply chain interface for program teams.
  • Lead material status meetings and present to large audiences and leadership.
  • Develop material financial forecasts aligned with EVMS and lead EAC/ETC reviews.
  • Maintain program material cost, delivery, and labor baselines.
  • Support NPD stage gate processes and represent Supply Chain in program and gate reviews.
  • Oversee Master Production Schedule and MRP processes, including bill of materials maintenance.
  • Manage purchase requisition releases to procurement and subcontracts teams.
  • Collaborate with Production Planning and Operations on build plan execution.
  • Identify and resolve demand and transactional errors and drive root-cause corrective actions.
  • Lead risk mitigation efforts across cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitate program closeout of material contractual obligations.
  • Serve as Supply Chain point of contact for program teams and mentor and coach team members.
  • Lead material bid processes, cost proposals, and Supply Chain BOEs for moderate-to-complex efforts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master Production Scheduling experience is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills across all organizational levels are preferred.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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