Principal Specialist, Delivery Assurance (Hybrid)

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-C07 ~ 1707 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C07

 Position Role Type: Hybrid

 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The following position is to join the Enterprise Services Procurement team:

Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery of materials, components, and services in support of program and production requirements. Identify and address potential delivery risks by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop and implement recovery plans. Maintain regular communication with suppliers to track production schedules, capacity, and delivery timelines. Collaborate with procurement, quality, and program management teams to resolve delivery issues and align on priorities. Conduct root cause analysis of delivery delays and work with suppliers to establish corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Utilize supply chain management tools and systems to track and report on supplier delivery performance metrics. Support initiatives to standardize and improve delivery assurance processes and practices. Assist in the implementation of strategies to enhance supplier performance and ensure alignment with company objectives. Provide clear and timely updates to internal stakeholders on supplier delivery status, risks, and recovery efforts. Travel to supplier sites as needed to assess production readiness and support delivery assurance efforts.

You Must Have Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, delivery assurance, procurement, or a related discipline OR and advanced degree and 3 years relevant experience. Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry. Experience working with government contracting and FAR/DFARS regulations. Experience applying supply chain principles, delivery assurance practices, and supplier performance management. 3+ years of experience working with supply chain management systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.

We Prefer Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent. Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Learn More & Apply Now! Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Richardson, TX, McKinney, TX or Tucson, AZ. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: