Specialist, Cost Account Manager

Job Title: Specialist, Cost Account Manager – Material Management MLP3

Job Code: 38978

Job Location: Clifton NJ

Job Schedule: 1st Shift, 9/80 Primary

Job Description:

The Specialist, Cost Account Manager (CAM) – Material Management plans, schedules and monitors the cost accounts for direct labor and material for supply chain scope, acting as control account manager (CAM). Implements budgetary cost and lead-time targets for procurements. Analyzes actual material and labor cost and performance against the planned and proposed outcomes. Plans, schedules and monitors the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production. Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and coordinates material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production. Utilizes Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery. May interpret laws, rules and regulations regarding shipping and prepare applications for export/import control certifications and licenses.

Essential Functions:

• Apply advanced supply chain expertise to support program execution in compliance with FAR, MMAS, MAAR-13, and CAS.


• Serve as the primary supply chain interface to program teams, aligning resources and solutions with business needs.


• Lead material status meetings, supplier discussions, program kick-offs, and deliver presentations to large audiences.


• Develop and manage material financial forecasts, support EVMS/EAC/ETC reviews, and provide variance analysis reporting.


• Maintain program material cost, schedule, labor baselines, and manage change requests throughout the program lifecycle.


• Support NPD stage gate deliverables, gate reviews, program reviews, and collaborate on material schedules, milestones, and execution methods.


• Oversee MPS and MRP activities, including BOM/item data maintenance, demand/supply management, and purchase requisition release.


• Coordinate procurement, production planning, inventory, and logistics to resolve shortages, expedite materials, and support build plans.


• Identify and resolve material, transactional, and receiving issues; monitor metrics, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions.


• Manage material-related program closeout activities, support audits, solve complex supply chain problems, and use enterprise systems to develop acquisition solutions.

• Work independently. Guidance provided in complex situations.


• Must be able to obtain U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Education / experience (Material Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Marketing, Operations Management or Business Management):


• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.


• Relevant experience to be 2 years in Material Management, and a combination of 1 or more of the following directly related to Supply Chain, MM, Material Planning, MRP/MPS, completed internship, coursework, or practical experience that demonstrates analytical ability, strategy development and execution.


• Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Minimum 3 years experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel (including pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.), PowerPoint, etc.)


• 8+ years of experience using MRP systems software


• Master Production Scheduling experience


• Intermediate understanding of FAR, MMAS, MAAR-13, and CAS


• Advanced understanding of Supply Chain principles, concepts, and practices


• Able to communicate effectively with a wide array of management and professional levels and functions


• Understanding of and basic knowledge of the manufacturing process


• Experience working in the US DOD manufacturing industry


• Strong verbal and written communication skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the New Jersey area is $68,500.00 - $127,000.00. 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.