Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management (Remote)
About The Position
Collins Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management for its Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) portfolio, focused on GPS circuit card assembly design and development. This individual-contributor role develops and executes supply chain strategies and procurement plans, influences program objectives and long-range goals, and serves as a primary point of contact for internal management and customers, including the Program Office, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Contracts. The position oversees supply chain activities needed to meet program requirements, including supplier sourcing, procurement, material and labor budgets, supplier performance, delivery forecasts, and risk and opportunity planning. It works closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to align plans, schedules, and supply chain functions. The role is remote, with preference for candidates in the PST, MST, or CST time zones, and requires travel up to 25%.
Requirements
- Typically, 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.
- Obtain Material Program Management (MPM) Certification within one year in the role.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, a technical field, or a related business function.
- Experience working 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 activities.
- Lead planning, execution, and reporting for material and labor budgets, earned value management, estimate-at-completion reporting, and Annual Operating Plan commitments.
- Guide functions in developing Supplier Statements of Work and ensure 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.
- Generate supplier risk and opportunity management plans, including Six Sigma activities.
- Support Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews.
- Represent Supply Chain policies, strategies, and objectives, and serve as liaison among the Program Executive, Program Managers, IPTs, and the Supply Chain organization.
- Oversee supply chain activities required to meet program requirements and maintain links among Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control.
- Work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create a common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning.
- Travel up to 25%.
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 coverage
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, subject to eligibility and applicable factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
