Transportation Solutions Specialist

Date Posted:

2024-07-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Raytheon is seeking a Transportation Solutions Specialist to be a member of the larger Raytheon logistics team.  This role is responsible for transportation support, planning, and execution activities in coordination with customers and cross-discipline technical staff from Supply Chain, Program Operations, Security, Contracts, Pack/Ship and Receiving, as well as 3rd party logistics providers.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Consult on new business initiatives, including the generation of RFIs and RFQs to support program proposal efforts. 
• Mitigate transportation challenges and transportation planning to include forecasting, budgeting, risk and opportunity analysis, and carrier strategy.
• Participate in and lead various projects.
• Develop partnerships with outside carriers and stay up to date with industry trends and technologies. 
• Support continuous improvement of Raytheon’s Transportation Management System.
• Support logistics team with carrier sourcing, analytics, and network design.
• Participate, develop, and occasionally lead lean strategies and collaborative partnerships for both existing operations and emerging business.
• Develop and implement TMS enhancements to drive operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Collaborate with suppliers on best practices for using Raytheon tools and resources.
• Coordinate and schedule inbound supplier specialized truckload shipments in support of program operations.
• Execute and monitor damage and loss claims, partnering with Risk Management and Operations.
• Collaboration with carriers and 3PL providers to enhance and optimize logistical operations.
• Develop and manage KPI metrics that drive carrier/3PL performance and evaluate transportation expenses.
• Daily interaction with other teams, programs, and Business Units to maintain and meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop & lead Cost Reduction Initiatives.
• Monitor Carrier/3PL Standard Operating Procedures and ensure SOW requirements are met.
• Support carrier/3PL RFP initiatives through contract award and implementation.
• Research, Evaluate, & Document Raytheon & Industry Transportation Management Best Practices.
• Create & Maintain Command Media Harmonization
• Prepare & present training content for transportation planning.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in logistics related to transportation.   
• Use of transportation management systems.
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Desired Experience:

• Negotiating, implementing, and management of carrier agreements.
• International shipping, planning, and compliance.
• University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.  

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

What We Offer: 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.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a go