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RTX is seeking a Material Enablement lead to coordinate readiness across functions, monitor shortages, and drive continuous improvement in material planning and inventory management. The role requires strong data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to support production continuity.
You will mentor team members, report on performance metrics, and develop actionable plans to mitigate risks in a complex manufacturing environment.
Lead and manage Material Enablement activities to ensure timely and effective material readiness in support of production requirements. Manage the coordination of Material Enablement engagement across key functions, including Production Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and other stakeholders, and remove material-related barriers as they arise. Monitor material availability, shortages, constraints, and risks that may impact production schedules, and communicate appropriate actions and recovery plans. Track and report Material Enablement performance metrics, including material readiness, shortage resolution, inventory availability, and on-time material support, while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions. Summarize and present material availability, shortage, and risk information to site leadership to support effective decision-making and production continuity. Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to material planning, inventory management, material readiness, and supply chain processes. Mentor, guide, and develop Material Enablement team members while setting performance goals aligned with organizational objectives.
How to lead end-to-end material enablement activities in a complex manufacturing environment. How to manage material risks, shortages, and supply constraints while supporting production priorities. How to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to improve material availability and operational performance. How to analyze material and inventory data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. How to develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in material planning, supply chain, inventory management, production planning, or a related manufacturing function. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret material and inventory data. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, resolve issues, and drive actions to completion. Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating team members. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis or enterprise resource planning tools.
Experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing. Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems. Knowledge of material requirements planning, inventory optimization, shortage management, and production scheduling. Experience with S&OE, material readiness, E&O management, or supply chain performance metrics. Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and process standardization. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational objectives.
Understand basic management approaches such as work scheduling,prioritizing, coaching and process execution. Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.
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.
RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.