Sr Analyst, Supply Chain Management - Obsolescence Projects (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks an experienced Obsolescence Management professional to drive strategic projects within the supply chain in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role blends hands-on planning with cross-functional leadership, focusing on KPI-driven decisions and timely execution.

You will work hybrid, typically 2-4 days onsite per week, and collaborate across teams to optimize segmentation, budgets, and schedules while maintaining alignment with program goals and supplier timelines.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in a related field is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement project plans with KPIs.
• Manage segmentation strategies to prioritize obsolescence efforts.
• Review project status, budgets and schedules; prepare detailed reports.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and maintain alignment with senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to expand obsolescence management within the business.
• Oversee processes and tools to improve operational performance.

Skills

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Process optimization

Independent work

Presentation skills

Education

University Degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108 Position Role Type: Onsite 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is for an experienced professional in Obsolescence Management within the supply chain discipline. The role involves working independently to develop and drive strategic project plans, manage segmentation, and oversee schedules and budgets for obsolescence initiatives. The individual facilitates collaboration across functional teams, forecasts project impacts, monitors progress, identifies challenges, and recommends innovative solutions to align with organizational objectives and KPIs. In this role you will oversee and drive the strategic vision and execution of obsolescence projects, providing innovative concepts and actionable plans to guide decision-making. with supply chain objectives. This role is a hybrid position (typically working 2-4 days onsite per week) in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is NOT eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Collaborates with internal customers to develop and implement project plans that align with organizational objectives, ensuring all obsolescence-related decisions meet established KPIs.
• Manages segmentation strategies to prioritize and streamline efforts effectively.
• Review project status, budgets, and schedules, prepare detailed status reports, and address challenges to optimize productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Acts as a primary interface with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment.
• May contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and solutions within obsolescence management.
• Serves as the primary representative of the obsolescence department, managing projects and segmentation across geographic areas, business segments, and product groups.
• Acts as the key customer liaison, addressing obsolescence challenges and fostering strong relationships.
• Oversees the vision and improvement of obsolescence-related business processes and tools while ensuring initiatives' operational performance and success.
• Leads the workforce with accountability and collaboration, driving innovation and alignment
• Develops and manages project plans, schedules, and forecasts to ensure alignment with program objectives, supplier timelines, and supplier chain financial targets.
• Monitors project progress, proactively identifying and resolving obstacles to minimize disruptions and maintain schedule integrity.
• Provide monthly forecasts for obsolescence projects and update cost impacts to track financial implications to organizational goals.
• Analyzes data and recommends solutions or alternative approaches to optimize project performance and outcomes.
• Prepares and delivers detailed plans and progress reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with established targets.
• Identifies project challenges and implements resolution strategies to drive successful project completion and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous obsolescence management or supply chain operations experience
• Experience leading complex projects independently while collaborating across teams.
• Skilled in problem-solving, strategic planning, and process optimization.
• Confident presentation skills to senior leadership.
• SAP experience preferred

What We Offer

• 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!

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.