Sr Manager, Supply Chain Management, Material Program Manager; MPM

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Location: El Segundo, CA, USA

Sr Manager, Supply Chain Management, Material Program Manager (MPM) for Raytheon Advanced Products & Systems (APS), Advanced Fighter Systems (AFS) Program Area.

• Develop and lead a material program strategy/plan for large international franchise opportunities as part of an integrated product team (IPT).
• Deploy principles, concepts, industry practices and standards related to MRP planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, and other next‑generation ERP systems).
• Collaborate closely with Program Management, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Engineering, Quality, Production Control and Procurement to ensure successful supplier management and execution in support of program needs and requirements.
• Maintain master data, perform MRP scheduling and material sales forecasting.
• Develop and execute material strategies that support customer requirements and meet program objectives.
• Generate and manage Supplier Request for Proposals/Quotes (RFPs/RFQs).
• Handle financial management tasks, including earned value, budgets, targets, working capital, proposals, and material sales forecasts.
• Own the supplier management process: supplier risk/opportunity management plan, supplier performance metrics, EXIM, make/buy strategy, collaborative agreement process, and communication of customer flow‑through requirements such as FAR 12, FAR 15, DFAR, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, and warranty.
• Maintain and assess the integrity of the MRP environment and program schedules within that environment.
• Balance supply and demand to create and maintain executable schedules.
• Resolve issues and conflicts within organizations, between organizations, and with suppliers.
• Generate and manage Estimate At Completion (EAC) and risk & opportunities.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

• University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret clearance).

• Understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) through education and past experience in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to provide creative and systemic solutions.
• Experience leading Supply Chain‑related New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Transition to Production (T2P) activities.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating end‑to‑end planning and identifying constraints, risks, and opportunities.
• Advanced Supply Chain Planning tools experience (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis Rapid Response).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skillset (pivot tables, filters, advanced formulas, macros, automation).
• Knowledge base for influencing change and providing lasting systemic solutions to ensure MRP integrity and on‑time deliveries.
• Team leadership/management experience.
• Experience with international suppliers and export/import policies.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and more.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, contingent on position level and collective‑bargaining agreements.
• Salary range: $145,600 – $276,800 USD (good faith estimate).

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.

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.