Senior Associate, Material Management
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Salary$60k – $112k
LocationNorth Amityville, NY, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentMaterial Management
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live6h ago
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Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience or Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
Review the MRP system daily for assigned actions and run standard reports to support planning activities
Maintain established planning parameters in the MRP system
Process demand signals and purchase requisitions
Support execution of material planning activities
Monitor material exceptions
Assist with expediting materials, parts, and assemblies
Identify potential material shortages and report findings
Update supply orders and planning data in the system
Support key operational and Supply Chain metrics
Provide suggestions for improving work processes
Participate in meetings and conference calls
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Experience using MRP systems software
Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain principles and concepts
Basic understanding of FAR, MAAR 13 and MMAS
Familiar with LEAN/Six Sigma, critical thinking, Tiger Teams, and/or Kaizen
Experience working in the US DOD manufacturing industry
Understanding of industry principles, concepts, practices, and standards
Familiar with Bills of Material (BOM) and engineering drawings
Excel skills including Pivot tables, downloading data from database
Working experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, WORD, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
U.S. citizenship required for security clearance
Skills
MRP
Excel
Microsoft Suite
Outlook
WORD
Benefits
Health insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending accounts
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company paid holidays
About the company
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: Senior Associate, Material Management
Job Code: 46852
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:
The Senior Associate of Material Management is responsible for managing and optimizing the end-to-end material planning process to ensure the on-time availability of raw materials and finished goods for all contract and non- contract material at a group of sites. The Senior Associate supports the Production Planning & Control site master production schedule through efficient utilization of the MRP system, including implementation of planning strategies and effective purchasing requisition management. This role will work closely with the Procurement organization to ensure material is proactively planned, ordered, received, stored, and issued to the manufacturing line to support the manufacturing need date, master schedule attainment, and customer on-time delivery. The Senior Associate supports maintaining optimal inventory levels, minimizing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
Essential Functions:
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Review the MRP system daily for assigned actions and run standard reports to support planning activities; identify basic discrepancies and escalate issues as needed.
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Maintain established planning parameters in the MRP system by entering updates provided by senior planners or management to help ensure data accuracy.
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Process demand signals and purchase requisitions by following defined procedures to support timely order fulfillment across assigned projects.
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Support the execution of material planning activities by applying existing planning methods and guidelines to help meet production requirements.
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Monitor material exceptions such as delays or changes and notify the Materials Management Manager or senior planners when issues may impact the production schedule or contract dates.
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Assist with expediting materials, parts, and assemblies between departments according to project schedules and direction from senior team members.
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Identify potential material shortages through system review and report findings to appropriate personnel; assist with corrective actions as directed.
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Update supply orders and planning data in the system based on schedule changes or instructions from senior planners; maintain accurate planning and inventory control information for assigned parts.
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Support the site’s key operational and Supply Chain metrics by completing daily planning tasks accurately and on time.
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Provide suggestions for improving work processes and support continuous improvement efforts within Materials Management.
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Participate in meetings and conference calls with internal teams to provide updates on assigned planning tasks.
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Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
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Experience using MRP systems software.
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Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain principles and concepts. Basic understanding of FAR, MAAR 13 and MMAS.
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Familiar with LEAN/Six Sigma, critical thinking, Tiger Teams, and/or Kaizen.
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Experience working in the US DOD manufacturing industry.
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Understanding of industry principles, concepts, practices, and standards along with a basic knowledge of the manufacturing process.
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Familiar with Bills of Material (BOM) and engineering drawings.
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Excel skills including Pivot tables, downloading data from database, etc.
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Working experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, WORD, etc.)
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the Greater New York City Area is $60,000 - $112,000. 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.
Legal
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.
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