Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing Logistics, Customs Brokerage (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-03-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing – Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance Services is a key leadership role responsible for designing and executing global sourcing strategies that ensure excellence in brokerage services, international trade operations, and regulatory compliance. This role will spearhead transformation initiatives across complex, multi-dimensional supply networks while fostering strategic supplier relationships, mitigating trade risks, and enabling long-term operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and implement mid- to long-term global sourcing strategies that address capacity constraints, optimize production location decisions, and support brokerage efficiency, including import as well as export related activities performed by providers in this space.

  • Lead continuous evaluation and improvement of purchasing activities to maximize value across brokerage and trade-related spend.

  • Own category strategy development for global brokerage, customs clearance, and compliance services.

• Supplier Management & Contracting

  • Direct supplier evaluation and selection based on multi-factor criteria including service levels, reliability, compliance capabilities, and operational scale.

  • Lead complex negotiations and renegotiations of service contracts to optimize cost, performance, and adherence to regulatory standards.

  • Develop and enforce contractual frameworks aligned with risk mitigation and global trade requirements.

  • Create and maintain standard performance management processes across the customs brokerage space.

  • Responsible for tracking, maintaining, and addressing all contracts related to customs brokerage services globally

• Trade Compliance Leadership

  • In alignment with Global Trade and RTX Customs groups, provide strategic provider management on brokerage and import/export regulatory compliance across multiple regions.

  • Partner with internal stakeholders and legal teams to ensure alignment with trade laws, sanctions, duty mitigation strategies, and audit readiness.

  • Influence enterprise-wide trade policies and leverage supplier capabilities to ensure seamless cross-border operations.

• Strategic Impact & Innovation

  • Establish functional strategies with 2–5 year horizons, driving transformation across operational processes, digital systems, and sourcing governance.

  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with supply chain, legal, finance, global trade and business units to solve complex challenges.

  • Champion cutting-edge sourcing and compliance solutions through internal and external expert engagement.

• Executive Communication

  • Engage senior leaders through executive briefings on provider capability, performance, and innovation strategies.

  • Act as primary liaison with external partners including freight forwarders, brokers and global trade organizations.

  • Influence organizational adoption of sourcing and compliance practices through persuasive communication and strategic alignment.

• Expected travel up to 20%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, logistics, or customs brokerage.

• Minimum 5 years deep understanding of brokerage operations, customs regulations, and global sourcing

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with experience briefing senior leadership.

Competencies

• Strategic Vision & Execution

• Negotiation & Influence

• Trade Compliance Expertise

• Supplier Performance Management

• Cross-functional Leadership

• Communication with Executive Stakeholders

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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 collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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