Level 3 Communications, Inc

Principal, Supply Chain Management

Level 3 Communications, Inc$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, or a Graduate degree with 10+ years of experience; equivalent experience accepted
  • US Government security clearance eligibility required

Responsibilities

  • Lead supply chain management in collaboration with Engineering and Program Management
  • Identify operational pain points and implement improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency
  • Track and report program deliverables, highlighting and mitigating supply chain risks
  • Manage critical milestones and analyze supplier capabilities for inventory optimization
  • Support design for manufacturability and assess materials impact on supply chain
  • Drive continuous process improvements in product development and supply chain processes
  • Foster strong supplier relationships to meet program and customer requirements

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule available with every other Friday off
  • Opportunity for travel to supplier facilities
  • Engage in cutting-edge space programs with significant impact
  • Work with a diverse team and gain experience in a dynamic industry
  • Recognition as a thought leader in the supply chain management space
Full Job Description
Job Title: Principal, Supply Chain Management

Job Code: 42505

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Do you have what it takes to lead L3Harris Space Systems programs into the next era of space systems satellite programs? Are you interested in competing and winning new business opportunities related to space? Do you have what it takes to execute a fixed price development program that is literally changing the game in responsive space? If so, L3Harris Space Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager for the Spectral Solutions business to capture and execute space programs.

This position can be on a hybrid schedule within drivable distance to either Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL.

Overall responsibilities include working with the customer and leading the internal and supplier teams in capturing and executing space programs and/or studies with emphasis on technology development and mission solutions including:

Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for leading supply chain program management in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost on a key Missile Defense Program.
  • Able to use hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements. Must have the passion, business acumen and experience to drive best-in-class supply chain processes and efficiencies
  • Work with the assigned functional and program leaders to track and coordinate all program deliverables, highlighting key program risks and putting plans in place to mitigate those risks, providing regular reports/updates on program status, including identification and mitigation of long-term supply chain risks
  • Manage the flow of critical milestones and project requirements including analysis of supplier capacity and capability. Will ensure supplier ability to supply parts with on-going adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization
  • Provide technical support for DFx (design for all desirable manufacturability, assembly, test attributes) including reviewing engineering changes and assessment of materials/supply chain impact
  • Active engagement in process improvements to continually increase efficiency and effectiveness of product development and supply chain processes
  • Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance to achieve program and customer requirements
  • Interacts with suppliers to ensure appropriate support and execution of deliverables as well as participate in managing supplier relationships and performance
  • Interface and influence a diverse team comprised of L3Harris engineering and supply chain, and supplier teammates
  • Interface with program managers of various stakeholder programs
  • Develop, drive, and track supply chain management metrics customized to space programs
  • Responsible for high-level relationship management, evolve as recognized thought leader/trusted partner
  • Fully understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives
  • Effectively communicate the L3Harris value proposition from a technical and programmatic perspective
  • Drive long-term business strategy
  • Demonstrate high ethical standards and regard for the L3Harris Code of Conduct
  • Ability to travel to supplier facilities (anticipated average of 40%-50%, primarily domestic locations)
  • Ability to obtain a US security clearance

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience, OR Graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  • Ability to obtain US Government security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee or award fee)
  • Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

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