Senior Specialist Production Planning - SIOP Leader
L3HarrisL3Harris 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: Senior Specialist Production Planning - SIOP Leader Job Code: 44140 Job Location: Mason, OH or Yorba Linda, CA Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: We are seeking a SIOP Leader (Schedule Integrator) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning (SMP) functional Center of Excellence at our Yorba Linda, CA facility or our Mason, OH facility. In this role, you will play a pivotal part as facilitator of demand and master scheduling. The SIOP Leader will gather and track demand data from various sources, develop reports and metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier schedules align with program deliverables. The preferred candidate must be comfortable working with limited instruction and collaborating with a variety of internal stakeholders to gather input and design solutions to achieve desired goals and objectives. The preferred candidate must thrive on taking initiative and be comfortable working tactically while also steering overall success of projects / initiatives with a strategic mindset employed. Essential Functions: Collect and track demand data from diverse sources (e.g., PM Schedule, Contract information, Sales Orders, Forecasts, Follow On, Repair and Overhaul R&O, and Engineering IRAD) to support decision-making processes. Act as the primary critical facilitator of meetings to support cross-functional teams for data consolidation. Develop and maintain accurate demand plans covering the next 18-24 rolling months. Proven experience in demand planning and master scheduling within the aerospace and defense industry. Understanding concepts and tools of supply chain planning principles and best practices, including risk management. In-depth knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools like Power BI. Ensure alignment between supplier master schedules and program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) milestones. Assist in developing reports, metrics, and dashboards to monitor forecasting, demand planning, and SIOP execution. Collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering teams to review future demand requirements. Support Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings and master schedule creation. Coordinate gap identification and resolution using in-depth analysis and internal networks. Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership for decision-making. Serve as a "Change Agent," coaching other functions on Supply Chain Planning best practices. Oversee ad-hoc projects initiated by the organization, program management, or site leadership. Travel up to 10% may be required. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Advanced degrees in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related technical disciplines. Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, …