Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Manager, Supply Chain Mgmt. role for Mission Systems (MiS) supply chain requires someone who can lead strategic planning efforts and develop new growth strategies.  Leadership through influence and demonstrated project management expertise are essential for success in this position.  This is a pivotal role in the success of the Mission Systems supply chain team.  Deep cross functional networks, or the ability to establish strong networks in the Program Office, Manufacturing/Operations and Quality are critical for success. 

What You Will Do:

• Represents the MiS supply chain focal point for the VP of Ops as needed / required
• Drives Operational Excellence for the MiS supply chain team. This includes but is not limited to:
• Lead for yearly Goal Alignment and partner with the CORE professionals to ensure solid plans are in place and focused on the KPI's that are of most importance
• Supporting long range and annual operating planning
• Partnering with central supply chain on asks that span multiple strategic business units
• Providing awareness/updates on Operations and region initiatives
• Partner with Procurement and Subcontracts teams to identify largest problem suppliers and ensure corrective actions are robust for OTD, supplier commits, supplier escapes, first pass yield and aged requisitions.
• Conduit between the MiS supply chain team and Global Supplier Development (GSD) team, Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) team and the non-product team to help ensure service level agreements are in place and adhered to
• Responsible for working across supply chain teams to aid in implementing and executing strategies to continuously improve and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of the MiS supply chain team in service to Operations and the Business.
• Responsible for aiding in creating and fostering a team oriented, accountable environment
• Assembles recurring deliverables (i.e. monthly OA materials) for both the Strategic Business Unit and the Central Supply Chain organizations – more detail in the "Tactical Deliverables" section
• Travel approximately 25%

Tactical Deliverable Examples:

• OA slide deck – Ensure all control towers are loaded, and any REDS are support by RCCA
• Top 100 suppliers – Partner with central supply chain
• Cost and Supplier performance – Partner with Mission Systems (MiS) Cost leads
• Top 10 supplier risk slides (combination of GSD slides and MIS specific suppliers not on GSD radar). Monthly deck with recovery plans and short watchlist for supplier with degrading performance
• Lead CORE leadership weeks in Q3 and Q4. Ensure at least 3 events are planned, have cross plant and/or cross functional participation and report outs are executed
• Pull data and populate Procurement control tower (for all M6 leaders and overall, MiS).
• Summarize/consolidate recognition and employee spotlights for broader distribution
• Generate quality topics and speakers for Procurement and Supply Chain All-Hands. Help bring awareness to MIS initiatives like M-INT, new pursuits, SBU accomplishments. Coordinate with internal or external customers to represent "voice of the customer"

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have previous Operations knowledge.  Operations defined as "Big Operations" which includes Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Environmental Health & Safety, Logistics, HR, Finance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated success in senior level leadership, planning and forecasting
• Executive level communication and presentation skills  
• Experience with and understanding of Collins Management System with ability to help manage change to RLPM
• Multifaceted professional background to support network and influence capability
• Experienced in partnering with cross-functional teams and leaders within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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  

• Eligible for relocation assistance

• And more  

Learn More & Apply Now

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.   

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.   

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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