Senior Associate, Supply Chain Management

L3Harris 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, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the Role

The Senior Associate, Supply Chain Management (SCM) serves as the primary liaison for business unit programs and new business development initiatives. This role influences cross-functional Supply Chain / Materials Management teams to develop comprehensive supply chain strategies, plans, and processes that integrate seamlessly into overall Program Management plans. Acting as the principal customer interface for all supply chain program activities, the role represents procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) and drives cross-functional resolution of material-related issues, status updates, and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support material requirements, material budgets, and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs.
• Support and lead integrated cross-functional material teams, collaborating with suppliers, supply chain leadership, program management, functional leaders, and customers to meet subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Manage time and resources effectively across multiple programs, prioritizing critical path activities and competing demands.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposals submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
• Escalate and resolve material-related issues, risks, and roadblocks with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Partner in developing supplier baseline program plans, including budget and schedule baselines aligned with overall program objectives.
• Assist and provide input in contract negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management.
• Serve as the primary SC/MM representative and customer-facing point of contact for all supply chain material program matters.
• Travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant supply chain experience; or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related supply chain experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related supply chain experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes.
• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes, and results of the supporting team.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off.