Material Planning Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the end-to-end material planning process to ensure on-time availability of raw materials and finished goods.
• Review MRP system daily for actions, validate output accuracy, and initiate corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Maintain key planning parameters within the MRP system, including lead times and planning strategies, to ensure data integrity.
• Analyze and process purchase requisitions and fulfill work orders across multiple projects to meet the Master Production Schedule.
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to meet production requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Proactively manage exceptions such as material delays, changes, or substitutes, and communicate risks to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project timelines, supply chain objectives, and execution strategies.
• Support key operational metrics including MRP data integrity, PO meeting manufacturing need dates, and master schedule attainment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, OR
• Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of prior related experience, OR
• 8 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically with large data sets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the SIOP process and manufacturing capacity planning.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus).
• Six Sigma, Lean, or APICS certifications (CPIM certification highly desired).
• Experience in defense program planning.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts and EAP.
• Education assistance and parental leave.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.

About the Company

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.