Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management (Remote)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Collins Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management, for the Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) portfolio, focused on GPS circuit card assembly design and development. This is a remote, individual-contributor role focused on program-specific and general procurements, supplier sourcing, and strategy. The specialist will influence program objectives and long-range goals, serve as a primary contact for management and internal customers, and connect the Program Executive, Program Managers, integrated product teams (IPTs), and Supply Chain. The role prefers candidates in the Pacific, Mountain, or Central time zones and requires travel up to 25%. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract; no security clearance is required.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program Management, or Project Management.
Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools such as SAP or PRISM.
Experience leading or participating in a project or cross-functional team.
Material Program Management (MPM) Certification required within one year in the role.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, a technical field, or a related business function.
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
Experience developing teaming and partnering relationships in domestic and international settings.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project.
Analytical, communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed, cross-functional team members.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Supply Chain Program Strategy and Material Program Plan, and advise program management and leadership on strategy and progress.
Lead supplier assessments, sourcing strategies, make/buy/where processes, and proposal development.
Lead planning, execution, and reporting for material and labor budgets, earned value management, estimate-at-completion reporting, and Annual Operating Plan commitments.
Guide multiple functions in developing Supplier Statements of Work and ensuring adherence to RTX policies.
Plan and execute supplier and subcontractor negotiations and performance management.
Plan and manage material and services delivery forecasts.
Monitor performance metrics and proactively address program and functional issues.
Develop supplier risk and opportunity management plans, including Six Sigma activities.
Support Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, Customer Reviews, and other leadership reviews.
Represent Supply Chain on policies, strategies, and objectives.
Serve as liaison among the Program Executive, Program Managers, IPTs, and Supply Chain.
Oversee Supply Chain Management activities required to meet program requirements and maintain links across Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control.
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create a common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Adoption Assistance
Fertility and family planning benefits
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Second-opinion medical expert program
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation