F135 Sustainment Material Planner - (Onsite)

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

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a F135 Sustainment Materials Manager to drive MRP alignment and spare parts support across a global network. Location is East Hartford, onsite, with US citizenship required for government contracts.

The role emphasizes data analysis, Excel proficiency, and collaboration with Industrial, Engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of spare parts and expansion of the F135 support construct.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree required.
• 8 years of experience in material planning (MRP) or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and drive MRP alignment with Industrial, Engineering, repair supply partners, MRP Controllers, and Delivery Assurance.
• Involvement in all aspects of F135 Initial & Replenishment Spares support and reporting on spares sales orders.
• Lead meetings and brief senior leaders; coach and mentor staff in a dynamic environment.
• Partner with internal PW functions and RTX business units to ensure on-time delivery of spare parts.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

BS/BA Degree

Advanced degree with 5 years experience in material planning

Tools

SAP transactions

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The F135 Sustainment Materials Manager will enable the delivery of products and services in support of the F-35's (Joint Strike Fighter) F135 Propulsion System within an extremely fast-moving global network.

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 you 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 We 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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all exp