Title: Specialist, Production Planning
Forest, VA, US, 24551
Job Title: Specialist, Production Planning
Job Code: 47502
Job Location: Forest, VA
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 Specialist, Production Planning plans and coordinates export shipments with packing teams, Customer Care, Trade Compliance, Product Management, customers, and freight carriers to meet delivery deadlines and customer requirements. The specialist prepares shipping documentation and AES filings using HTS, ECCN, country of origin, and commercial value data; obtains required product jurisdiction approvals; and tracks shipments through delivery, promptly resolving customs delays. The role supports compliance with country-specific regulations and requires completion of lithium-ion battery transportation training and certification. Secondary responsibilities include coordinating federal shipment labeling, validating UID barcodes, and creating MIL-STD-129 labels to meet contractual requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Creates and/or coordinates required shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, dispatch advice, packing declarations, shipper’s letters of instruction, certificates of compliance, safety data sheets (SDS), certificates of origin, CE marking documentation, asbestos-free certificates, and other documents required based on the product, customer, destination country, and shipping method.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- SAP experience
- Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly
- Flexible working in any other area of the factory if needed
- Ability to multi-task and follow-through
- High level of organizational skills and must work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 4 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Export documentation experience
- AES filing experience
- Experience working with freight forwarders
- Familiarity with Land Mobile Radio products
The salary range for this role in Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. 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.
Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia