Spec, Production Planning
Apply NowCompany: Level 3 Communications, Inc
Location: Hanover, MD 21076
Description:
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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 Title: Spec, Production Planner
Job Code: 22808
Job Location: Hanover, MD (onsite)
Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
Looking for a Material Planner to help plan, order and monitor material. This is a material planning position, with responsibilities for scheduling and forecasting the right volumes of materials, goods and products inbound to the business from supply chain. This role contains functions that are necessary for managing the flow of inventory and able to deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements. Selected candidate will work from engineering plans and production specifications to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. They will advise management of the status of work in progress, coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain and interfaces with engineering and program management as well as external customers. Ensure availability of materials and labor to meet production requirements and delivery commitments. Works to resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions. planning, and project and Work Center schedule execution. Minimal supervision of daily activities will be required with independent judgment relative to work activities expected.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
Preferred Additional Skills:
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Maryland is $68,500- $127,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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.
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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 Title: Spec, Production Planner
Job Code: 22808
Job Location: Hanover, MD (onsite)
Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
Looking for a Material Planner to help plan, order and monitor material. This is a material planning position, with responsibilities for scheduling and forecasting the right volumes of materials, goods and products inbound to the business from supply chain. This role contains functions that are necessary for managing the flow of inventory and able to deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements. Selected candidate will work from engineering plans and production specifications to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. They will advise management of the status of work in progress, coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain and interfaces with engineering and program management as well as external customers. Ensure availability of materials and labor to meet production requirements and delivery commitments. Works to resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions. planning, and project and Work Center schedule execution. Minimal supervision of daily activities will be required with independent judgment relative to work activities expected.
Essential Functions:
- Schedule the supply of materials to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels.
- Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions
- Check MRP action messages daily and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required.
- Day-to day order management and management of deliveries.
- Understand and manage risk to minimize impact to production schedule
- Take follow up actions in relations to material shortages that affect production
- Monitor the integrity of the Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Proficient with industry software such as Microsoft Project and other MRP and ERP systems. Preferably SAP.
- Work consists of making moderate to substantial improvement or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area
- Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem.
Qualifications:
- Proficient knowledge of material ordering, supply chain, and inventory.
- Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Must understand ERP Manufacturing Planning Systems, ideally SAP.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience and understanding of requirements in the requisitioning, purchasing, stocking, control, and issuance of inventory.
- Capable of generating complex spreadsheets and reports utilizing: Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft software.
- Previous experience of material planning ideally in defense.
- Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Maryland is $68,500- $127,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .