Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Location:

El Segundo, CA. Date posted: . Role type:
Onsite. U.S. citizenship required. Active Secret clearance required.

Material Program Manager for STaRS (Strategic & Tactical Radar Solutions)  role is accountable for the full supply chain scope associated with STaRS, interacting with the program office, supplier management, engineering, mission assurance, and acquisitions. It manages all material needs, proposals, forecasting, and supplier performance to ensure the program meets schedule, cost, and quality goals.

• Partner with Program Manager and all cross‑functional leaders to ensure execution of AOP, OTD delivery, and material coverage to enable program to meet commitments to internal and external customers.
• Be responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of all program material strategies, plans, and supplier risk mitigation activities.
• Establish and drive material sales forecasting for assigned program and product line.
• Drive FEOTB front end of business activities related to MRP planning, load, material releases, initial & quarter EAC reporting, etc.
• Work with Program, Factory, and Supply Base to establish accurate material coverage to meet MRP needs and other sustainment execution efforts.
• Establish accurate manufacturing planning with Program Operations Managers (POM) and the Program to manage specific risks & opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leads and other team members to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Engage with Engineering, Mission Assurance (Quality), and Supply Chain organizations to drive supplier performance, execution, and yield of products needed for TFR programs.
• Prepare & present information for weekly / monthly management reviews, summarizing program status & any on‑going production / sustainment issues.
• Support proposal activities including Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation, material pricing inputs with SCPX, and RFQ planning / execution with specialists and buyers, and work with Procurement to manage CAPA closure on all TINA requirements necessary.
• Ensure continuous improvement and knowledge sharing by documenting program execution insights, capturing lessons learned, and contributing to repeatable process improvements that strengthen MPM execution standards across the team.
• Solve material planning/procurement issues and drive successful outcomes.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a supply chain role.
• Experience in material sales forecasting, risk & opportunity management, material estimates at completion (EACs) and/or earned value management (EVMS).
• Active and transferable Secret clearance level required at time of application.
• U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date.

• Knowledge and experience in export/import compliance requirements for international business partners and suppliers.
• Experience using SAP.
• Experience with government regulations (e.g., FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc.).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes across product life cycle.
• Supplier management experience.

Salary range: $145,600 USD – $276,800 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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 depend on business unit and collective‑bargaining coverage.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and collective‑bargaining coverage. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent on performance factors.

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, 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.