Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the Supply Chain Program Strategy along with the Material Program Plan.

• Provide guidance to the program management office and leadership team regarding strategies and progress updates.

• Oversee supplier evaluations, sourcing strategies, make/buy/where processes, and the development of proposals.

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, earned value management, estimate at completion reporting, and commitments outlined in the Annual Operating Plan.

• Assist various functions in creating Supplier Statements of Work while ensuring compliance with RTX policies.

• Organize and conduct negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, as well as manage their performance.

• Forecast and manage the delivery of materials and services.

• Track performance metrics and proactively resolve program and functional challenges.

• Develop supplier risk and opportunity management plans, including Six Sigma initiatives.

• Support Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews.

• Represent the Supply Chain in discussions on policies, strategies, and objectives.

• Act as a liaison among the Program Executive, Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and the Supply Chain organization.

• Supervise Supply Chain Management activities necessary to fulfill program requirements.

• Integrate Supply Chain functions, including Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control.

• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to establish a unified schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

• Serve as the main point of contact for management and internal stakeholders, including the Program Office, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Contracts.

• Contribute as an individual while influencing program goals and long-term objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program, or Project Management.

• Familiarity with manufacturing or enterprise planning tools such as SAP or PRISM.

• Experience in leading or participating in projects or cross-functional teams.

• Material Program Management (MPM) Certification is required within one year of assuming the role.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related technical/business discipline is preferred.

• Experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry is preferred.

• Previous experience in developing domestic and international teaming and partnership relationships is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project) is preferred.

• Skills in analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and prioritization are preferred.

• Experience collaborating with geographically dispersed, cross-functional team members is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health services, fertility support, and family planning assistance.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, offering 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.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Potential for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.

• Candidates may be required to attend certain interview stages in person.

• Travel may be required up to 25%.