Specialist, Production Planning

Specialist, Production PlanningL3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.Job DescriptionL3Harris is looking for a material planner to manage inventories and ensure that material resources are consistent with production schedule. The material planner's responsibilities include creating purchase requisitions, maintaining inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments and managing external stakeholder relations. A successful Material Planner should be able to ensure the appropriate supply of cost-efficient and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery.Essential Functions:Analyzing and release of supply and demand signals in support of production contractsItem attribute maintenance in support of make/buy executionCross-functional collaboration and communication in support of business needsSupport business processes to ensure material availability in support of production schedulePerform material investigations and other related activities as necessarySupport EAC processCommunication across multiple departments and various audiencesLean six sigma and continuous improvement effortsDetermining the required materials and generating purchase orders.Ensuring materials meet specifications quality standards and are cost-efficient.Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timeliness, supplier payments, etc.Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.Preparing cost estimates and performance reports.Qualifications:Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management. Bachelor's Degree 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.L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.