Principal Supply Chain Specialist, New Product Introduction (Onsite)

at  Collins Aerospace

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Program/Project buying experience.
• Strategic sourcing experience.
• SAP Experience
• Technical aptitude with ability to read and understand engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
• Process Improvement experience
• Aerospace Industry experience
• Microsoft Office to include excel, pivot tables, Tableau, PowerPoint
• Experience in procuring a variety of commodities
  Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
  At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

MINIMUM PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
  Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.6

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
This position is for an established Supply Chain Professional focusing on new emerging aerospace products, supporting program management, business development and engineering in Everett, WA. Manages and executes new program sourcing strategies for integrated product teams, while ensuring alignment with commodity strategies and low-cost sourcing plans for sustainable supply chain development. Responsible for creating and implementing plans to ensure the new product sourcing strategy is aligned with desired program outcomes.
There is a strong preference for this role to be onsite in Everett, WA. However we may consider a hybrid or remote role for an ideal candidate. This role may be eligible for relocation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows the Collins Aerospace best practice standard work for NPI processes.
• Acts as liaison for engineering technology, material and component optimization, new product cost analysis, design readiness and manufacturing producibility.
• Ensure alignment with commodity managers, account managers, supplier development, supplier quality assurance and value streams to ensure business measures are achieved.
• Selects source for new products in line with commodity sourcing strategy.
• Develops supply chain plans and quality management measures for new products.
• Executes value analysis of new product supply chain operations.
• Monitors and manages scope in purchasing the new products.
• Supports the execution of new program sourcing strategies while ensuring alignment with commodity strategies and low cost sourcing plans for sustainable supply chain development.
• Responsible for planning to ensure the new product sourcing strategy is in alignment with desired program outcomes.
• Preparation and issuance of RFP’s.
• Perform risk identification/analysis, and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems.
• Ensures FAI delivery timelines are met and changes are executed in a timely manner to support the project deliverables.
• Coordinates program transition from new product introduction professional to production buyer.
• Supports supplier relationship, development, and performance.
• Identifies, validates, and refines cost reduction initiatives.
• Establish priorities and ensure timely execution of projects.
• Coordinates with Commodity Management on negotiating pricing, contracts, and terms.
• Able to support travel as needed (up to 20%).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62