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: Associate, Production Planning Job Code: 47195 Job Location: North Amityville, NY Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description: Planner reviews and actions work against the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to create, schedule, adjust and release manufacturing orders, monitor production progress and expedite materials and assemblies at all levels. Using the internal tools available planner will compile data, analyze production schedules, capacity, and material requirements. The planner will collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, stockrooms, and shop-floor personnel to resolve parts shortages, discrepancies, and non-compliance incidents. The planner also ensures accuracy on work orders’ BOMs and Operations. Using data and industry knowledge, the planner will compile reports with recommendations for Operations, Contracts, and Program Management to support internal and external demand. Essential Functions: Utilize MRP systems to create, schedule, adjust, and release manufacturing orders for multi-level products in support of production and delivery requirements. Analyze material and component availability to ensure timely release of manufacturing orders and uninterrupted production flow. Coordinate with Supply Chain to expedite parts and resolve shortages impacting production schedules. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to maintain accurate planning parameters, including lead times, lot sizes, labor standards, and setup hours. Monitor production operations and track order status to ensure on-time completion and adherence to shipping schedules. Implement production schedules while balancing labor loading and capacity requirements across manufacturing areas. Review schedules and bills of material to determine material requirements and align supply with production demand. Expedite the movement of materials, parts, and assemblies within and between departments to support schedule attainment. Collaborate with stockroom, shop floor, and cross-functional teams to resolve known and unexpected material shortages. Collect and analyze planning data to identify risks, support corrective actions, and improve schedule performance and production efficiency. Travel requires less than 10% Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Experience in manufacturing, production, or other highly schedule-based environments. Established analytical skills. Ability to identify and propose solutions to complex problems. Analyze material configuration and job order status using Windows-based computer systems and software Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint) Power BI or similar systems experience is beneficial. Experience with ERP/MRP systems Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with attention to detail and data accuracy. Familiarity with inventory management, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. In compliance…

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