Materials Analyst (20 Month Contract Opportunity)

at  L3Harris Technologies

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

• Knowledge of inventory, supply chain, and production control processes
• Strong analytical and query skills to investigate, comprehend and drive resolution of all aspects of material and supply chain issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and grow within a fast paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and coordinate activities inter-company and amongst multiple departments
• Competent user of Microsoft Office tools with an emphasis on Word & Excel, PowerPoint,
• Team player attitude with a high sense of urgency to respond to time-sensitive issues
• Action oriented/results driven

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

• Five (5) years of experience in parts planning, forecasting or production control environment
• CPIM Certification or equivalent
• University Degree/College Diploma in Business Operations, Supply Chain or related field an asset
• Experience in aerospace/military product support an asset
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
• Knowledge of ISO9000/AS9100 standards a plus

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify inventory avoidance/reduction opportunities
• Work with all departments to drive inventory reduction opportunities
• Stratify inventory to assist in inventory metric reporting, management and control
• Develop key metrics for tracking inventory values and trends
• Measure specific categories of inventory against key metrics
• Estimate ideal inventory levels by family based on production plan
• Report on work order cycle times and implement improvements
• Hands on management of obsolete inventory via sales, rework, or scrap
• Assist in forecasting appropriate levels of stock
• Manage/reduce excess to MRP inventory
• Provide action message metrics and meet with buyers to review MRP action messages
• Measure future inventory purchase against MRP action messages and work with the buyers to correct variances
• Assist on a daily basis in evaluating changes in demand and configurations as they relate to overall inventory levels, safety stock, and stranded inventory
• Other duties as required
• Support Business Case approval and implementation for long lead material and last time buys.