Avionics Product Cost Manager (Hyrbid)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a product cost manager who will be responsible for tracking, and driving key Avionics Supply Chain cost management initiatives and contract coverage (PAC) objectives. This requires close collaboration with the central commodity teams, internal stakeholders, finance, and other supporting functions to understand the overall cost and PAC project plans and to help identify opportunities to meet our supply chain objectives. This role will also support strategic supply chain initiatives within the Avionics Strategic Business Unit (SBU), including special sourcing activities, expiring contract deep‑dive analysis, and SBU specific long‑term agreement projects. It is essential to have strong supply chain experience, the ability to analyze data, drive accountability, and communicate the gaps to key stakeholders and leadership. This is a hybrid role in Cedar Rapids, IA, typically working 2-4 days onsite. This role may be eligible for relocation. Travel Required: 15%

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Strong supply chain experience
Ability to analyze data
Drive accountability
Communicate the gaps to key stakeholders and leadership
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Supply Chain
Experience with cost out initiatives
Experience utilizing an MRP or ERP system such as SAP or Oracle
Ability to read engineering drawings
Strong Analytical skills (Excel, Access database, SAP, PowerPoint)
technical or manufacturing aptitude
Experience with negotiations
Demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence in a cross functional engagement
Ability to remain self-driven and highly motivated in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Ability to clearly communicate to different levels of leadership

Responsibilities

Collaborate with central commodity teams to drive cost reduction goals aligned with overall commodity and business unit strategies and achieve cost objectives
Analyze, identify, and communicate risk and opportunities to long term agreement goals, including expiring contracts
Team with supply chain to understand and track direct supply chain savings and PAC for the Avionics business unit.
Prepare and present metric status and performance for Supply Chain leadership.
Drive recovery plans for cost and PAC with commodity teams
Collaborates with Collins organizations (i.e. contracts, procurement, quality, value stream, etc.) execute Supply Chain strategies
Manage several projects at one time, strong project management skills
Ability to dive into the detail and be hands on to bridge gaps where the teams need assistance

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program