Associate Director, Warehouse Design and Strategy (Remote)

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Education assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior logistics/automation leader to design, engineer, and optimize distribution center sites. You will drive automation initiatives, partner with third-party operators, and implement solutions that balance storage, throughput, and service requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, ROI-driven project leadership, and shaping the RTX Logistics operating system transformation across multiple sites and geographies.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree and extensive experience in warehousing and distribution.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing change across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of automation, WMS, and logistics technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design automation standards for storage, throughput and layout governance.
• Perform capacity modeling and flow simulations for facilities.
• Develop ROI analyses and capital investment proposals for distribution sites.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to integrate best practices into WMS/S4 designs.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across business units.

Skills

Warehousing planning

Automation selection

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Multi-site operations

Education

University degree

Tools

WMS

MHE

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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

We're looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, changing environment. In this high-impact role, you will design, engineer and optimize the distribution center sites, ensuring sites are capable of supporting demand, throughput, storage and service requirements. You will design and in conjunction with business owners execute warehouse automation initiatives and not only be the subject matter expert for distribution automation solutions with our third-party providers but also drive innovative solutions on the warehouse floor.

What You Will Do

• Create standards for automation solutions servicing storage, throughput and layout governance.
• Perform facility capacity modeling and flow simulations.
• Design slotting, pick-path, racking, and storage solutions - in conjunction with third party warehouse operators as well as supporting insource sites.
• Evaluate emerging logistics technologies and automation options (AS/RS, AMRs, conveyors, goods-to-person) and assess their applicability to RTX's operations.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology and automation plan for distribution sites.
• Collaborate with the RTX systems and data teams to integrate best practices into the WMS and S4 designs as part of the RTX Logistics operating system transformation.
• Support network design models by building DC expansion, relocation, and consolidation plans Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Real Estate, and business operations teams.
• Develop capital investment proposals and ROI analysis.
• Influence and drive change across multiple businesses, functions and geographies.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of logistics and sourcing professionals across multiple business units.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key liaison between logistics, supply chain, finance, and executive leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience in warehousing planning and operation, automation selection and implementation, logistics integrator or related roles within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required
• Experience managing cross-functional and cross-business unit teams.
• Change management experience.
• Operational experience in multi-site warehouse and distribution management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Expertise in facility layout, industrial engineering, and warehousing.
• Hands-on knowledge of WMS, MHE, and automation solutions.
• Industrial Engineering and Scenario Planning in supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills including developing business cases.
• Project management, change management and transition management abilities.

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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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