Supply Chain Specialist

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

Career Development

Wellness Program

Medical & 401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to develop and manage production schedules, balancing capacity, material availability, and program delivery commitments. You will communicate status and risks to leadership and IPTs, while coordinating with procurement, production, quality, and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes planning, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to influence manufacturing efficiency and on-time delivery across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• 1-3 years MRP experience & CPIM certification preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and networking skills.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent partnering and team-building skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook; PowerPoint, MS Projects, EMatrix, Oracle ERP; PowerBI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with procurement, production manager, quality, engineering, and program management to plan, schedule, and manage development, production, and aftermarket environments.
• Manages execution of planner code, release of internal jobs to factory, release of purchase requisitions, and manages disruptions in the internal factory.
• Advises management on status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.
• Monitors internal/external supply chain alignment and maintains line of balance and purchase requests.
• Interfaces with internal customers as part of IPT collaboration.
• Develops and executes plans to maximize on-time completion; analyzes supply and demand data to identify critical path constraints.
• Manages manual demand, ECN/ECP changes, and material transfers; handles PO change requests.

Skills

MRP experience

CPIM certification

Fast-paced environment

Planning & prioritization

Communication skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Team building

Microsoft Office

PowerBI experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

MS Projects

EMatrix

Oracle ERP

PowerBI

Job description

Supply Chain Specialist

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Hunt Vallley business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Job Summary:

A Supply Chain Analyst will develop and manage the execution of the production schedule as a result of line of balance output, taking into consideration the available capacity, material availability and program delivery commitments. A Supply Chain Analyst communicates to leadership and program managers the manufacturing status, expected completion dates and production risk analysis based on internal and external supply.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with procurement, production manager, quality, engineering, and program management, and other supply chain disciplines to proactively plan, schedule, and effectively manage development, production, and aftermarket support environments.
• Manages and own the execution of items associated with their planner code, to include release of internal jobs to the factory, release of purchase requisitions, manage disruptions in the internal factory (shortages, MRB, internal and external constraints), and provides feedback to internal customers
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Monitors internal and external supply chain alignment – identifies and resolves potential constraints, maintains line of balance (build through) and purchase requests for the production or purchase of components / parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
• Plays an integral part of product Integrated Product Teams (IPT) by effectively interfacing with internal customers.
• Assists management in the development and execution of plans for assigned products to maximize scheduled on-time completion. Analyzes supply and demand data and reports to determine critical path constraints
• Manages manual demand for top/down & bottom-up releases, facilitates ECN/ECP changes and coordinates production cut-ins. Reviews excess material for possible consumption in other jobs. Creates material transfers, borrow/payback transactions and PO change requests.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of moderately professionally related experience preferred
• 1-3 years MRP experience & CPIM certification preferred
• Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and networking skills.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent partnering and team building skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Prior MRP software experience
• PowerPoint, MS Projects, EMatrix, Oracle ERP Software, PowerBI experience preferred

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$69,500 - $104,100 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: 08/27/2026, 11:48:27 AM
Job Number: 344729