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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 
 

Job Summary:

This opportunity is for a Material Program Manager (MPM) who is responsible for the overall execution of sustainment type contracts. The role will be focused on supporting the Sustainment division of the Advanced Sensors Programs (ASP) portfolio, reporting up through the Naval Power (NP) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and will be located in Plano, Texas. 
 

In this highly visible role, the selected candidate will be the bridge that links the Supply Chain and Program teams; responsible for managing materials, non-recurring expenses/ engineering (NRE), obsolescence studies and other strategic initiatives provided by and with key suppliers within the Naval Power portfolio.  

This MPM is responsible for shaping, developing, and executing the strategies and objectives of the sustainment line by meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets; and ensuring that products are delivered on time to the end customer. The role requires interface with the sustainment, development and production teams within the portfolio, therefore the selected individual must have strengths in the ability to collaborate, influence, and frequently communicate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, various departments within the Factory organization, Contracts, Customers, and other support functions to ensure the rapidly shifting sustainment requirements, material challenges, and competing priorities are effectively highlighted and successfully managed. 
 

This position involves capital, Internal/Independent Research and Development (IRAD), and manufacturing key technologies while focusing heavily on strategies to transfer follow-on business to the customer. Further responsibilities include developing and communicating strategy and tactics to reduce cost, improve quality, increase performance and reliability, and improve overall support of product(s) to meet fleet sustainment needs.
 

What You Will Do:

• Establish and execute Program Supply Chain Strategy:  Front End of the Business (FEOTB) management to help establish and execute key deliverables
• Focal point program interface for Supply Chain to Programs
• Translate and flow down Customer & Program contractual requirements  
• Ensure executable schedules are loaded to Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Establish and manage material/supply chain budgets
• Risk Management 
• Accurate material forecasts
• Costed Bill of Materials (BOM) is maintained and accurate
• Support for all Program RTX Lifecycle Planning Management (RLPM) formerly Integrated Production Development System (IPDS) Gates
• New Product Development Support
   

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Annual Operating Plan (AOP)planning
• Define program supply chain 5-year roadmap and ensure communication with planning, procurement and sourcing leads Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Proposal strategy development, in conjunction with Proposal MPM
• Support Customer contract negotiations for material content
• Strategic sourcing cycles 
• Support negotiation strategies and support formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, scope, Terms & Conditions).
• Perform price and cost analysis techniques in support of proposals
• Nurture professional business relationships with first tier subcontractors
• Working with Procurement and operations on Supplier Transition to Sustainment
   

Tactical Responsibilities:

• Development of MPS at Gate 2/3; Responsible for developing Gate 4 / 4.5 / 5 supply chain content; Complete MPP at Gate 5,
• SC Metrics reporting for SBU:  Overall ownership of the supplier and finance management process (i.e., Risk/Opportunity, Line of Balance, Metrics, Material sales forecasts
• Ensure accurate forecast/demand is loaded and provide support to monthly S&OP reviews
• Overall ownership of the supplier and finance management process (i.e., Risk/Opportunity, Line of Balance, Metrics, Material sales forecasts)
• Supplier Performance Based Payment (PBP) Management working with Procurement /finance
• Consolidated Risks & Opportunities (R&Os) for supply chain 
• Assist procurement with supplier Request for Proposals / Quotes (RFP’s / RFQ’s)
• Proactively address and complete urgent supply chain tasking (Purchase Requisitions integrity, Single/Sole Source Justifications, Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW), Purchase Order follow up
• Provide pertinent information to procurement in order to expedite ordering and receipt of parts to ensure continuous production
• Support FEOTB efforts (Red Team/Black Hats) 
• Communicate program changes to procurement, planning, factories,  
• Support supplier reviews – as needed
• Supplier Management:  Participate in scheduled supplier engagements to ensure required performance is met
• Travel domestically to suppliers as needed
• Provide status by preparing and presenting slides and files during team tag-ups, daily/weekly program meetings, and monthly program & customer review
   

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a supply chain role and/or program/project management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with suppliers
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
   

Qualifications We Prefer

• Supply chain experience in the defense industry
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager for Material Estimate at Complete (EACs) and Material Forecasting
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning tools (i.e. SAP, Power Bi, Kinaxis RapidResponse)
• Experience using and creating pivot tables in Microsoft Excel
• Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems in order to provide enhancements within job area.
   

What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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. 
   

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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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