Senior Associate, Production Planning

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. 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: Sr. Associate, Production Planning Job Code: 42604 Job Location: Clifton, NJ Job Schedule: 9/80 :  Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off     Job Description: Develop and implement manufacturing build plans to meet customer contractual delivery schedules Utilize Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system to input Master Schedule build plans, track material availability, status kit readiness, release shop orders, and maintain all shop order records and inventory integrity Update and maintain make items lead times within MRP system Manage floor stock of program components Work jointly with Manufacturing and Quality teams to execute build schedule and address any issues in a timely manner Work with Materials Planners to proactively manage the schedule and material dock dates to ensure accuracy of planning Provide hardware status, updates and performance statistics to program team based on status of hardware through Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Essential Functions: Knowledge and/or experience in scheduling or supply chain planning preferred. Strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of quantitative data Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software; working knowledge of relational databases. Knowledge and/or experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or other enterprise planning and scheduling suite Ability to actively listen to customer and plant issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills Proficient organization, conflict management, and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment Qualifications: To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other related degree or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age. Active Secret Clearance Preferred Additional Skills: Knowledge and/or experience in scheduling or supply chain planning preferred.  Strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of quantitative data  Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software; working knowledge of relational data bases.  Knowledge and/or experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or other enterprise planning and scheduling suite  Ability to actively listen to customer and plant issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner  Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills      In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey, Washington is $74,500 - $85,000.  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