Third-Party Logistics Lead

RTX•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Third-Party Logistics Lead will collaborate with 3PL Supplier to ensure Raytheon Logistics Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) meet or exceed established requirements. The candidate will work closely with Raytheon factory representatives to ensure support is in alignment with contractually stated expectations. The candidate will collaborate with all relevant parties to identify improvement opportunities, reduce waste, ensure safety standards are being met, and support key strategic initiatives. In addition to operational expertise, the ideal candidate will possess supplier contracting experience, including, but not limited to, developing a Statement of Work (SOW), monitoring for compliance, negotiating, leading Quarterly Business Reviews, and monitoring financial risks and impacts. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership characteristics and can shift frequently between strategic and tactical tasks. Candidate must demonstrate ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including, but not limited to, touch labor employees, supervisors, management, and senior leadership, both from a 3PL and Raytheon perspective. Ideal candidate will have financial experience and have previous responsibility over managing large financial budgets. Candidate will monitor and approve invoices and support all finance reviews. Candidate will collaborate with the supplier to generate and utilize productivity, volumes, and forecast data to define headcount requirements and establish budgets.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum eight (8) years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum five (5) years' experience.
Experience with either Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory, or Operations.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

High level of competency in Microsoft Office suite of products
Experience with Materials, Operations, or Logistics
Demonstrate leadership in the absence of formal organizational reporting structure
SAP Knowledge in Warehousing
Project Management experience
Master’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Logistics
APICS certification
Data Analytics experience
Six Sigma/Core, or equivalent experience, in eliminating waste and process improvement techniques.
On limited basis, candidate must have the ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Drive key strategic initiatives
Help develop world class warehousing and logistics services
Communicate and collaborate effectively with key business partners
Assist 3PL on operation planning and cost reductions
Serve as liaison between Raytheon factory and 3PL operations
Monitor 3PL Key Performance Indicators and drive root cause and corrective action for improved 3PL performance
Monitor financial budgets and have oversight of invoicing
Ensure 3PL compliance with Statement of Work, work instructions, and all Raytheon requirements and standards.