Specialist, Production Planning

Specialist, Production Planning

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Location : Camden, AR

Job Schedule : 4 / 10 : Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description : We are 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 contracts
• Item attribute maintenance in support of make / buy execution
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication in support of business needs
• Support business processes to ensure material availability in support of production schedule
• Perform material investigations and other related activities as necessary
• Support EAC process
• Communication across multiple departments and various audiences
• Lean six sigma and continuous improvement efforts
• Determining 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 :

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. 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.