Supply Chain Product Line Leader
About The Position
Raytheon is seeking an experienced supply chain professional to lead supply chain execution for a portfolio of classified and unclassified development and production programs within the Advanced Open Integrated Solutions (AOIS) Strategic Business Unit. The portfolio includes programs such as Family of Systems (FoS), ASARS, Tanglestar, and Galaxie, and products including radar, antennas, sensors, EO/IRS turrets, electronic units, processors, and software development. Reporting directly to the AOIS Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) Lead, the Supply Chain Product Line Leader will manage approximately 6–8 Material Program Managers and serve as the primary Supply Chain representative to the Program Management Office. The role provides leadership on supply chain matters across the product line, including strategy, material and supplier management, risk mitigation, talent development, and execution throughout the program life cycle. The leader ensures that resources, budgets, schedules, processes, and performance metrics are established and managed effectively. The role requires working in a fast-paced development and production environment and collaborating with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams. Travel is required to support program and supplier objectives. The position is onsite in McKinney, Texas, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after the first day.
Requirements
- Typically, a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- Experience as a people manager responsible for activities such as performance reviews and employee development.
- At least 8 years of experience in material program management, supply chain strategy, supplier management, and/or program execution.
- Experience using SAP or related MRP/ERP tools.
- Experience in material forecasting, financial management, and/or management of program budgets.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting classified defense programs.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, TINA, and related government requirements.
- Knowledge of Design-to-Cost, Cost Reduction Initiatives, affordability, and/or productivity improvement.
- Experience in proposal development, new business capture, and competitive assessments.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 6–8 Material Program Managers supporting classified and unclassified programs.
- Provide strategic supply chain leadership across the AOIS product line and serve as the primary Supply Chain interface to Program Management and cross-functional Integrated Product Teams.
- Advise the AOIS OSC Lead and Program Management Office on material strategies, supplier risks, program execution, and performance.
- Develop and execute program material strategies, material program plans, supply chain objectives, and supplier management strategies.
- Establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive execution across development and production programs.
- Drive early supplier involvement, strategic sourcing, Design-to-Cost, affordability, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Lead risk and opportunity management and proactively address supplier, program, and functional issues.
- Monitor supply chain performance metrics and communicate portfolio status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Program Management to align material requirements, supplier capacity, and program schedules.
- Support proposal, capture, and new business activities, including supply chain strategies, estimates, and price-to-win objectives.
- Champion continuous improvement, process standardization, and best practices across the Supply Chain organization.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable government regulations.
- Travel to support program and supplier objectives.
- Influence program objectives and long-range goals across a complex portfolio.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks while driving opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
