Associate Director, Supply Chain Strategy & Cost (Remote)

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 147,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a supply chain leader to oversee strategy for over 650 suppliers and manage extensive budgets across diverse product lines. This high-impact role requires strategic thinking and leadership to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in global supply chain functions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Three weeks of vacation

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Supply Chain experience in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute supply chain strategies.
• Oversee execution of work transfers and cost management projects.
• Lead a team of experienced supply chain professionals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Supply Chain Management

P&L Financial Understanding

Executive Presence

Education

University Degree or Advanced Degree

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA99: Field Office - CA Remote Location, Remote City, CA, 94203 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Are you ready to take on a high-impact leadership role that puts you at the center of strategic supply chain transformation? The Safety & Cargo Systems business at Collins Aerospace is seeking a passionate, results-driven supply chain leader to join our dynamic team. This is a mission-critical role responsible for overseeing strategy for 650+ suppliers and managing upwards of $500M in spend across 7+ diverse product lines. You'll lead a global supply chain team, including multiple senior leaders and supporting over 130 global team members, all focused on optimizing cost, delivery, and quality across the Safety & Cargo (S&C) business.

As a key decision maker for the Safety and Cargo business, you'll play a central role in setting product cost strategies and shaping operational execution, inclusive of work transfers and value add / value engineering projects. You'll also serve as part of the Interiors Operations Strategy Project Management Team, driving key footprint initiatives aligned with broader Interiors business objectives. In this role, you'll report directly to the Safety & Cargo Systems Supply Chain leader and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Programs, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Quality. You'll lead initiatives that directly impact the performance, reliability, and safety of critical systems in service worldwide. If you're energized by solving complex problems, leading global efforts, and driving meaningful change, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This is a U.S. Remote role, with up to 30% travel to ensure operational execution. Key operations and teams are located in Kansas, Arizona, North Dakota, Ohio, West Virginia, India, Germany and the Philippines, as well as a global supply base.

What You Will Do

• Create and execute supply chain strategies that align with Safety & Cargo Systems' cost, delivery, and quality objectives.
• Develop plans to rationalize and localize the supply base in support of key operations.
• Oversee the execution of work transfers and other cost management projects.
• Responsible for monitoring variances to plans and developing corrective actions.
• Proactively forecast and mitigate risks around continuity of supply and cost impacts.
• Review and assess requests for proposals, negotiate prices and authorize purchases.
• Manage complex problems requiring extensive investigation and analysis.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to an executive audience in support of supply chain initiatives.
• Lead a team of primarily experienced supply chain professionals.
• Recruit, motivate, develop and retain an appropriately skilled supply chain team.
• Set objectives and guide the team on a structured approach for achieving results.
• Utilize ability to influence others (including executive leadership) to align on strategies.
• Develop & maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers, and suppliers.
• Use feedback on the service provided by the team to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Explain existing policies, best practices and procedures, ensuring the adherence of team to them.
• Lead with a continuous improvement mindset to improve processes and manage key metrics.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Understanding of P&L financials
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement and/or CORE knowledge
• Supply Chain experience in an international, multi-cultural organization / environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Technical aptitude with ability to understand complex manufacturing processes
• Experience with Work Transfers (footprint, suppliers, operations, etc.)
• Experience leading a global team
• Experience supporting supply chain strategies for multiple product lines at once
• Lean or CORE certification
• Understanding of contract management and negotiations
• Experience driving and implementing cost management initiatives
• Aerospace Industry and broad supply chain experience

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including 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
• And more!

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?

Role Type Definition:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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.

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