Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management
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Principal Supply Chain Specialist driving supplier performance and production continuity at Collins Aerospace. Resolving aerospace supply issues through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key problem solver and subject matter resource for urgent supply chain issues threatening production flow or customer commitments
- Identify, prioritize, and implement solutions to remove barriers and improve delivery performance
- Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve material, delivery, quality, and operational issues
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities
- Monitor supply chain performance, identify risks and trends, and develop mitigation plans
- Drive operational efficiency, cost savings, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Apply project management, data analysis, and fact-based decision-making across multiple initiatives
- Coordinate delivery assurance activities, track commitments, and follow up on critical actions
- Prepare and communicate supply chain metrics, project updates, risk assessments, and recommendations
- Support leadership reviews and special projects
Requirements:
- A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Meaningful experience working directly with suppliers, including delivery assurance, supplier performance management, and supply chain risk mitigation
- Supplier performance, project management, Lean, continuous improvement, or process improvement experience
- Working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint, with experience analyzing and communicating supply chain performance data
- Experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments, with knowledge of a variety of commodities or materials
- Must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment
- Approximately 25–30% travel, potentially increasing up to 40% depending on business needs
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
- Remote work primarily offsite from home
- Travel to the site location as needed
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