Director, Supply Chain
About the role
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Supply Chain to lead the Supply Chain organization for the Force-X business within Targeting & Sensor Systems (TSS). This is a high-impact leadership opportunity supporting a rapidly growing business with operations primarily located in Nashville, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama — two vibrant and expanding markets with strong talent pipelines, thriving defense and technology communities, and significant business momentum. This role is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in a growth environment and is energized by the opportunity to help shape an evolving organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Supply Chain organization for the Force-X business within TSS, with responsibility for both procurement and subcontracts.
- Build, lead, and develop a growing team of supply chain professionals, including managers and/or individual contributors.
- Develop and execute workforce plans to ensure the organization is appropriately staffed to meet business objectives, program demands, and growth targets.
- Drive active recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and organizational capability building.
- Partner closely with engineering, program management, operations, and business leadership to ensure early supply chain engagement in product and program development efforts.
- Influence design and program decisions to optimize supply chain performance, affordability, producibility, and schedule outcomes.
- Own tactical and operational supply chain plans, objectives, and performance metrics aligned to business goals.
- Manage approximately $100M–$200M in spend, ensuring effective supplier strategy, procurement execution, subcontract management, and risk mitigation.
- Drive year-over-year improvements in supplier quality, cost, and lead time.
- Establish and enhance processes, systems, and solutions that improve supply chain execution and scalability.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, strategic suppliers, and key business partners.
- Communicate on matters of strategic importance with internal and external parties, including senior leaders, customers, and suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory obligations, including import/export considerations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
- Ability to obtain secret clearance
- 5 years experience FAR/DFAR contracting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a new product or program launch
- Experience with ERP/MRP implementation, including Costpoint
- Ability to obtain, or currently possess, a security clearance
- Significant experience in supply chain, procurement, subcontracts, or related leadership roles
- Experience with both FAR Part 15 and FAR Part 12 contracting
- Knowledge of import/export requirements
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving organizational growth and performance
- Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
Schedule
9/80 schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days — totaling 80 hours worked — and have every other Friday off.
Location
Onsite: Nashville, TN