Third-Party Logistics Lead

Date Posted:

2026-05-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KY-LOUISVILLE-102 ~ 6201 Strawberry Ln ~ STRAWBERRY

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The Third-Party Logistics Lead will collaborate with 3PL Supplier to ensure Raytheon Logistics Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) meet or exceed established requirements. The candidate will work closely with Raytheon factory representatives to ensure support is in alignment with contractually stated expectations. The candidate will collaborate with all relevant parties to identify improvement opportunities, reduce waste, ensure safety standards are being met, and support key strategic initiatives.

In addition to operational expertise, the ideal candidate will possess supplier contracting experience, including, but not limited to, developing a Statement of Work (SOW), monitoring for compliance, negotiating, leading Quarterly Business Reviews, and monitoring financial risks and impacts. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership characteristics and can shift frequently between strategic and tactical tasks. Candidate must demonstrate ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including, but not limited to, touch labor employees, supervisors, management, and senior leadership, both from a 3PL and Raytheon perspective.

Ideal candidate will have financial experience and have previous responsibility over managing large financial budgets. Candidate will monitor and approve invoices and support all finance reviews. Candidate will collaborate with the supplier to generate and utilize productivity, volumes, and forecast data to define headcount requirements and establish budgets.

What You Will Do

  • Drive key strategic initiatives
  • Help develop world class warehousing and logistics services
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with key business partners
  • Assist 3PL on operation planning and cost reductions
  • Serve as liaison between Raytheon factory and 3PL operations
  • Monitor 3PL Key Performance Indicators and drive root cause and corrective action for improved 3PL performance
  • Monitor financial budgets and have oversight of invoicing
  • Ensure 3PL compliance with Statement of Work, work instructions, and all Raytheon requirements and standards.
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum eight (8) years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum five (5) years' experience.
  • Experience with either Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory, or Operations.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
  • High level of competency in Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Experience with Materials, Operations, or Logistics
  • Demonstrate leadership in the absence of formal organizational reporting structure
  • SAP Knowledge in Warehousing
  • Project Management experience
  • Master’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Logistics
  • APICS certification
  • Data Analytics experience
  • Six Sigma/Core, or equivalent experience, in eliminating waste and process improvement techniques.
  • On limited basis, candidate must have the ability to travel.
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.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

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