F135 Sustainment Material Planner (On-Site)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a material planning professional to align MRP with industrial and engineering partners, ensuring a continuous flow of inventory to government networks. You will manage range and depth of target inventory and generate reports on spares orders and delivery status.

Strong Excel skills and senior-level analytical capabilities are required to analyze redistribution data, prioritize allocations, and drive cross-functional collaboration across PW/Raytheon and RTX units.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with 8 years of material planning, inventory management or program management experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years in those areas.
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts.
• Experience with data analysis and internal supply policies is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and drive MRP alignment with partners to ensure continuous flow of inventory to government networks.
• Support F135 Initial & Replenishment Spares from planning to reporting on sales orders and delivery status.
• Lead meetings, coach teammates, and brief senior leaders on actions and outcomes.

Skills

MRP

Inventory management

Program management

Supply chain

Distribution network

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Education

BS/BA in related field

Advanced degree with 5 years experience in material planning

Tools

SAP transactions

Job description

What You Will Do

• Analyze and drive MRP alignment while partnering with Industrial, Engineering, repair supply partners, MRP Controllers, and Delivery Assurance to create the continuous flow of inventory into the government‑owned network wherever possible.
• You will be involved in all aspects of F135 Initial & Replenishment Spares support, from final planning on the range & depth of target inventory quantities at multiple locations, to generating reporting on spares sales order placements, sales order follow‑ups, expedites, and delivery statusing.
• You will be a key player on a team that continuously refines material item management and logistics support capabilities.
• This position affords the incumbent the opportunity to be involved in the rapid expansion of the F135 operational support construct.
• High level analytical skills and strong MS Excel skills are required; including but not limited to XLookup, VLookup, Compound IF Statements, and other intermediate to advanced formulas.
• These skills will be used to analyze spares redistribution decision support data, engage in the redistribution of spare materials to support fleet global availability requirements, determine allocation prioritization, and other ad hoc tasks as needed.
• This role will require the right candidate to partner with other internal PW functions and functions within other RTX business units.
• The focus is in this capacity will be on driving accountability to these adjacent functions to support on‑time delivery of new spare parts and repaired/overhauled parts.
• This position will require the individual to effectively lead meetings and debrief on actions, provide information cross‑functionally in a dynamic environment, and brief senior leaders at times.
• The incumbent will also be expected to effectively provide coaching and mentoring to individuals.

Qualifications – Must Have

• BS/BA Degree 8 years of experience in material planning (MRP), inventory management, program management, supply chain and/or distribution network or an Advanced degree with 5 years of experience in material planning (MRP), inventory management, program management, supply chain and/or distribution network.
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Qualifications – Prefer

• 3 years of experience in data analysis and demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.
• In‑depth knowledge of PW/Raytheon internal supply policies, practices, DPAS requirements, and standard work is highly desired, as is proficiency in SAP transactions.
• Strong analytical skills are a must: individual must be able to organize, logically analyze and present spares information that may be pulled in from several info systems.
• Demonstrate work experience that details examples of self‑starting ability, initiative, and capacity to drive complex issues to closure.
• Knowledge of current Department of Defense engine material and logistics support concepts is beneficial.

Key Facts

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Candidate will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.
• For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
• 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.
• This position is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• Salary range for this role is 107,500 USD–204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
• 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 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.