Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management

About the role

The Principal Logistics Specialist is a high impact "builder" role situated at the intersection of Software Engineering and Supply Chain Operations. Logistics is defined by digital orchestration rather than transportation. In this capacity, you will architect and maintain the critical digital infrastructure ranging from advanced VBA automation to complex SQL and SAP, and later on S/4HANA integrations, that power our global warehousing, material enablement, and inventory control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical Subject Matter Expert for logistics data structures.
• Architect solutions that bridge the gap between SAP/HANA back-ends and end-user tools using SQL and VBA.
• Design and deploy advanced automation tools, macros, and custom applications (VBA, Python, Power Apps) to eliminate manual "dock-to-stock" data entry and improve real-time visibility.
• Resolve complex cross-functional challenges by investigating data discrepancies within SAP tables and writing optimized SQL scripts to extract actionable insights.
• Lead "Digital Kaizen" events, using software enhancements to achieve Lean/Six Sigma goals.
• Deliver robust reports backed by automated data validation.
• Contribute to departmental KPIs by developing automated dashboards and predictive models that track operational health.
• Own the software development lifecycle for logistics projects, from requirements gathering with stakeholders to final deployment and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in VBA for Excel/Access, including API integrations, class modules, and UI design to automate complex logistics workflows.
• Experience in SQL Server, including writing complex queries, joins, and stored procedures.
• Deep familiarity with SAP, PBI or Table structures (HANA 4.0) and SSIS.
• Experience with Alteryx, Snowflake, or SAP Scripting to manage and transform large-scale supply chain datasets.
• Experience in creating scalable, documented, and maintainable code within a STEM-focused environment, such as: SQL, Python, and/or VBA.
• Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma principles to digital workflows (e.g., reducing "digital waste").

We Prefer

• Prior experience in Aerospace & Defense or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Green/ Black Belt in Six Sigma, PMP, or APICS (CSCP/CLTD) certifications.
• Exposure to Power BI/Tableau, Python, or SAP Ariba integration.
• Familiarity with RTX CORE or similar operational excellence frameworks.
• Experience to translate complex technical requirements into business value for non-technical leadership and external vendors.

What We Offer

• Relocation benefits are not eligible for this role.
• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Benefits include but are 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.
• The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.
• This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.