Operations Program Planner

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan

Group insurance program

Career progression opportunities

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, QC seeks an Operations Program Planner to oversee planning, tracking and reporting of material logistics for development programs. The role collaborates with Project Managers, Engineers and procurement to ensure uninterrupted parts flow on-site in a French-speaking environment with English documentation for international partners.

The OPP interfaces across SAP/PLM, supports NPI commitments and drives improvement of delivery performance, supplier coordination,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma of College Studies related to material logistic management.
• Over 10 years of experience in Operations in aerospace engine components or similarly demanding industries.
• Working knowledge of MS tools (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical abilities; detail oriented and well organized.
• Ability to analyze and filter pertinent data from various sources.
• Project management skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to quickly make decisions even when facing uncertainty.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report engine Bill of Material (BOM) changes and approval flows.
• Monitor and report on procurement activities involving RFQ and material shortages impacting engine deliveries.
• Interface with SAP, PLM and other systems to place production and engineering demand.
• Manage priority at receiving and inspection to clear material and reduce engine delivery impact.
• Work with offshore support groups to process sale orders and shipments.
• Create and monitor procurement requests through Job Ticket system.
• Support Field Support Representatives at customer facilities by generating and requesting approval for material and tooling replenishment.
• Provide planning support for New Program Introduction commitments revised by finance.
• Support status tracking and follow-up of material at inspection due to Quality Notification (QN).
• Support status tracking and follow-up of material with rework or modification until job order completion.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate with product Leads on improvement plans with external sources and internal sites.
• Identify risks and elevate within the organization.
• Monitor, and when necessary initiate, procurement, manufacturing, and assembly/test processes to ensure on-time delivery (issuing POs or Internal Orders in SAP).
• Manage Line of Balance and WIP reports, providing progress updates to internal stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance material planning accuracy and responsiveness.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality and traceability requirements (lot control, batch tracking).
• Support Lean initiatives and supplier collaboration efforts to improve supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Customer service

English reading/writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma of College Studies in material logistics management

Tools

SAP

PLM

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Operations Program Planner

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next‑generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why Join The Team?

The Operations Program Planner (OPP) participates in the planning, tracking and reporting of program material logistic tasks. The OPP is a key member of the program team and works directly with the Project Managers and Development Engineers to help define the program's logistic material shortfalls; and recommends actions to improve progress and performance. The OPP will have significant interface with Project Managers and Development Engineers, as well as other functional organizations including procurement, engineering, finance, shipping, inspection and quality. He or she is responsible for planning and scheduling, tracking and reporting of program material logistic status.

The main responsibility will be to ensure an uninterrupted flow of parts to development program(s). You will also support the Advanced Industrialization product Leads as a point of contact with external sources and internal manufacturing sites.

The Advanced Industrialization team and the material planner will work in a new environment within Operations and Engineering, and, as such, the material planner is expected to find solutions to issues which are typically undefined and where information may be difficult to obtain across functions and/or businesses.

This is a full‑time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Longueuil, and performed exclusively on‑site.

What will your day‑to‑day look like?

• Monitor and report engine Bill of Material (BOM) changes and approval flows
• Monitor and report on procurement activities involving Request for Quote (RFQ) and material shortages impacting engine deliveries
• Interface with Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Operating Systems (SAP, PLM and other) to place production and engineering demand
• Manage priority at receiving and inspection to clear material and reduce engine delivery impact
• Work with offshore support groups to process sale orders and shipments
• Create and monitor procurement requests through Job Ticket system
• Support the Field Support Representatives (FSR) at customer facilities by generating and request approval for material and tooling consignment replenishment
• Provide planning support for New Program Introduction (NPI) commitments revised by finance
• Support status tracking and follow‑up of material at inspection due to Quality Notification (QN)
• Support status tracking and follow‑up of material with rework or modification until job order completion
• Monitor supplier performance by leveraging existing tools and support organizations (i.e.: Quality, Engineering, Technical Teams), and coordinate with product Leads improvement plans with external sources and internal manufacturing sites.
• Identify risks and elevate within the organization
• Monitor, and when necessary initiate, procurement, manufacturing, and assembly & test processes, managing suppliers, partners, and sites to ensure on‑time delivery. This implies issuing Purchase Orders or Internal Orders in SAP
• Manage Line of Balance and work‑in‑progress reports, providing accurate progress updates to internal stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance material planning accuracy and responsiveness.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality and traceability requirements (e.g., lot control, batch tracking).
• Support Lean initiatives and supplier collaboration efforts to improve supply chain efficiency.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma of College Studies related to material logistic management
• Over 10 years of experience in Operations in an aerospace engine components or similarly demanding industries.
• Working knowledge of relevant software applications, such as MS tools (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical abilities; detail oriented and well organized
• Ability to analyze and filter pertinent data from various sources
• Project management skills
• Strong customer service focus
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Ability to quickly make decisions even when facing uncertainty
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with staff at all levels

This position is part of a French‑speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.