About the role#
As a Supplier Account Manager Co-Op, you will support the aftermarket division by managing supplier relationships and ensuring supply continuity. You will work with global suppliers, customer account teams, and internal operations partners to resolve delivery challenges and drive supplier accountability. This role provides hands-on experience in supply chain operations within the aerospace industry.
What you'll do#
- Manage day-to-day supplier interactions, serving as a primary contact for delivery, performance, and issue resolution.
- Develop, track, and support supplier recovery plans when targets for quality, responsiveness, or delivery are not met.
- Partner with customer account managers, operations, and planning teams to address service issues and support customer commitments.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics, analyze trends, and identify risks to supply continuity.
- Prepare, publish, and present monthly supplier scorecards for performance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with Aftermarket Product Support Agreements, including contractual commitments and service-level requirements.
- Support suppliers in different time zones with schedule flexibility for communication.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to align supply chain priorities with operational needs.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication flow, and supplier engagement.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Advanced degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related STEM field, continuing through the internship session.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Preferred experience with supplier management, delivery performance tracking, or vendor coordination.
- Preferred experience with aftermarket, repair and overhaul (MRO), or aerospace industry environments.
- Skills gained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
- Term: Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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