Freight Management Specialist

Date Posted:

2024-11-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ227: 3601 E Britannia Dr 3601 East Britannia Drive , Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Raytheon is seeking a Freight Management Specialist who will be a centralized subject matter expert (SME) in freight management and provide transportation support across all Raytheon sites. The SME will focus on managing transportation service provider relationships, standardizing processes, and manage escalations for distressed shipments.  The freight management specialist will identify opportunities for improvement, lead related projects and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve overall transportation efficiency. 

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with RTX Logistics team in support of freight bids by mode and down select of carrier to support operations.
• Participate in CORE engagement and continuous improvement activities across the logistics organization.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics Execution teams in the identifying, sharing, and implanting of best practices.
• Participate in Transportation Service Provider quarterly business reviews to provide input on partner key performance indicators.
• Create freight bookings and manage supplier and specialized full truckload shipments.  
• Gather information, submit claims, and see the loss/damage case through resolution.
• Conduct freight analysis into shipping lanes, cost metrics, and savings opportunities.
• Drive innovation in logistics processes and technologies to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Solve difficult to moderately complex issues and establish solutions to enhance the overall performance of the job function.
• Communicate within department and cross functionally with stakeholders.
• Influence others within and outside of responsibilities at an operational level.  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience working in transportation. 
• Knowledge of cost structures by transportation mode.
• Use of lean principles and/or implementation of Lean strategies.
• Experience with 49 CFR and/or IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years relevant experience or an advanced degree and 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience using Transportation Management Systems.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Certifications such as APICS CSCP, CLTD, or PMP.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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