Avionics Product Cost Manager (Hyrbid)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•$107,500 - $204,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an Avionics Product Cost Manager at RTX, a large aerospace and defense company. The manager will be responsible for tracking and driving key Avionics Supply Chain cost management initiatives and contract coverage (PAC) objectives. This involves close collaboration with central commodity teams, internal stakeholders, finance, and other supporting functions to understand cost and PAC project plans and identify opportunities to meet supply chain objectives. The role also supports 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. Strong supply chain experience, data analysis skills, accountability, and communication with stakeholders and leadership are essential. This is a hybrid role in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 2-4 days onsite per week, and may be eligible for relocation. Travel is required at 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.
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