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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

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 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

About L3Harris ILS:

L3Harris Imaging and Laser Systems, located in Orlando Florida and Hilton Head South Carolina, is an established leader in Electro-optical laser systems for military defense applications. A trailblazer in designing and developing highly engineered, innovative solutions, L3Harris ILS is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of laser range finders and laser designators. ILS is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of lasers from the basic formulation of the glass gain medium to highly sophisticated systems used in military vehicles on land, air, and sea.

We offer competitive benefits, a 9/80 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

OVERVIEW

The Sr Specialist, Production Planner is responsible for developing and flowing down the details of the production plan, which derived from the overall Master Production Schedule based on customer demand. The individual is responsible for establishing and implementing Production and Material requirements to ensure successful on-time delivery of Production and Repair hardware. This is a hands-on position that is responsible for the recognition of risk items, reporting to management and assisting with formulation and implementation of solutions. This planning position is also responsible for ensuring material ordering to support Production demands, develop material schedules, and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, receiving, inspection and production.

Essential Functions:

• Use of automated MRP system based on Costpoint software to accomplish the planning function.

• Oversee activities related to material/inventory control and production scheduling.

• Determine and implement best-practice manufacturing kitting.

• Develop, implement and maintain shop floor control, MRP and material control policies.

• Ensure material is ordered to support Production demands.

• Develop material schedules and coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, Quality and production.

• Monitor production and repair flow, communicate delivery status and expedite as required to support manufacturing and customer schedules.

• Review requirements for purchasing materials.

• Prepare material requirements plans using enterprise resource planning system.

• Assists in resolving procurement discrepancies and works closely with suppliers, finance, receiving and other internal departments.

• Prepares reports and participates in meetings.

• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.

• Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures.

• All other assignments as required.

  Qualifications:

• United States citizen

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

• 4+ years hands on experience with inventory management and classifications standards

• 4+ years manufacturing support experience in production planning and / or scheduling

• 3+ years’ experience with an automated MRP system within a manufacturing environment to manage material.

• 3+ years’ experience leading and performing problem solving methods, root cause analysis and production analysis.

• 4+ years’ experience using Microsoft Office tools with proficiency in Excel.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in a laser or electro-optical environment preferred.

• Able to work weekends and evenings as required to meet company objectives.

• Power BI development experience

• SAP planning experience

• TIP QA experience.

• TIP SFE experience

• VBA experience

• SQL experience

• Access data base experience

• Lean training certificate a plus

• Possess exceptional communication (both oral and written) and listening skills.

• Strong relationship building skills at all levels of the organization and the ability to work effectively across functions within a matrix environment.

• Detail oriented and possess the ability to make timely and informed decisions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and possess a willingness to accept accountability for one’s own actions and his/her subordinates.

• Able and willing to take on new projects and learn additional aspects of the operation.

• Excellent organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.

• Able to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends to meet customer commitments.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.