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Job Title: Lead Business Analyst

Job Code: 24885

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT, San Diego, CA, Carlsbad, CA

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The position will support all programs within the MRP system, focusing on capacity and scheduling to ensure efficient production processes. Key responsibilities include performing regular inventory reconciliations to ensure physical stock levels match financial records, developing and maintaining reporting tools and dashboards for real-time inventory visibility, and using data analytics to identify trends and provide actionable insights. The position will also anticipate potential material disruptions, develop contingency plans, and implement just-in-time inventory practices to reduce lead times and improve production efficiency. Additionally, the role will support EY auditing requests, assist in preparing audit documentation, and work closely with finance and accounting teams to resolve SAP and balance sheet discrepancies while ensuring compliance with MAMS and DFARS regulations. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Analyze and forecast production capacity, taking into account labor, equipment, and material availability.
• Develop and manage production schedules based on customer demand, available capacity, and priorities.
• Distribute workloads evenly across various work centers to avoid overloading certain areas and ensure optimal productivity.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., inventory control, production, logistics) to align scheduling with material availability and shipping timelines.
• Continuously monitor progress against schedules and adjust them as needed to accommodate changes in priorities, equipment failures, or labor shortages.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, production efficiency, and work center utilization.
• Implements strategic goals established by leadership. Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results (e.g., less than 1 year).
• Provides input into new products, processes, standards and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results.
• Identify inefficiencies in the current scheduling process and work on implementing improvements, such as Lean or Six Sigma practices.
• Resolve conflicts between production needs and capacity limitations by negotiating priorities and finding creative solutions to optimize output.
• Ensure the effective use of scheduling software and ERP systems to automate and streamline scheduling tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of ERP/MRP and Manufacturing Execution systems, along with Team Center PLM.
• PowerBI experience
• Proficient in excel
• PMP or APICS certifications desirable
• Able to obtain and maintain a US Security clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California areas is $114,000-$212,000. The salary range for this role in Utah is $99,500-$184,500. 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.

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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