Collins Aerospace · 6 days ago
Associate Director of Business Systems (Hybrid)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $299K/yr
10+ years expCollins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking an Associate Director of Supply Chain Systems and Tools management to drive transformational changes within their global Supply Chain organization, focusing on system optimization and strategic initiatives leadership.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the team that supports existing Ariba and Supplier Portal systems including users, configuration maintenance and enhancement evaluation and implementation
Collaborate with the other teams in the Enablement CoE to ensure standard processes and data sets are supported in Ariba and the Supplier Portals
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and set goals to track team performance
Maintain training documentation to ensure a standard, role-based plan for all supply chain resources
Support the business in its journey to transform Supply Chain as required
Lead and provide governance of Ariba/Ariba CRE and the Supplier Portals
Partner with Digital Technology (DT) teams to determine the strategy for implementing Ariba CRE and the One Portal projects for the supply chain function
Ensure all relevant internal Ariba process configurations for all modules manage data export rules correctly
Serve as the S4 Hana PST S2P SME lead for the interface between S4 and One Portal and Ariba
Support the implementation of twelve new automated projects in SC for 2026
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Process Optimization, or Operations within the Aerospace & Defense industry
Leadership: 5+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading large, complex, cross-functional project teams
Skills: Excellent communication skills required. Demonstrated expertise in process mapping, Six Sigma/Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, change management, and enterprise system implementations (SAP S4 Hana, Ariba, Supplier Portal)
A&D Experience: Deep acumen regarding Supply Chain procurement and sourcing processes, strong understanding of the regulatory environment and compliance requirements (e.g., ITAR, CSD), process standardization, change management, working across a matrixed enterprise, and unique challenges within the Aerospace and Defense supply chain are mandatory
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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