Account Specialist, Partnership Product Center (Hybrid)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? This role will have the opportunity of interfacing directly with JAEC (Japanese Aero Engines Corporation), giving the candidate a chance to learn our partnership structure and the ability to have a direct impact on the success of the GTF program and other Legacy programs. JAEC is responsible for 23% of the PW1100G -JM and delivers key components, such as: Fan Blades, Fan Cases, LPC Modules, IBRs, Combustors, Shafts and many more. This role interfaces with the CE Program Office, PPO, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial, Quality as well as others providing ample opportunities for a graduating rotational to gain exposure to leadership within other organizations. The Account Specialist, Within the Partnership Product Center, will have ownership over a very dynamic part portfolio, which are mainly sourced from our partners in Japan. This desk touches several part families and is focused on commercial engine programs. In this role you will work with the Supply Chain Manager as well as the Value Stream Manager and their teams to pro-actively identify areas for improvement within the supply chain, which allow us to meet the organizational objective of delivering perfect quality parts ahead of program need. This role will focus on the elements of: End to end procurement activities, supplier management of on-time delivery, leading indicator metrics, capacity ramp plans along with much more. This role work almost exclusively with international partnered suppliers in Japan so off-hours commitments are frequently required. You will be expected to coordinate cross-functionally between Quality, Materials, Engineering, MCL, ESA, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Production Readiness as well with the assigned suppliers. Account Specialists have high customer visibility and will need to have strong project management skills to ensure tactical plans, engineering changes and product transitions are successful. Conduct Standard Product Purchasing responsibilities, including order placement, coordinating demand and scheduling, supplier relationship management, delivery assurance and turn back monitoring and reporting. Ensure successful execution of tactical plans and product transitions. Work hand in hand with our partners & suppliers to develop strong working relationships that will enable the two sides to work together collaboratively solve problems as the inevitably arise within the supply chan. Drive achievements, delivery plans and customer committed actions to completion. Responsible for tracking Critical Parts to include the identification of any part shortages by engine module to ensure that the production schedule is met. Compliance with all aspects of the Pratt & Whitney Procurement Manual, GSC Standard Work, UTC Code of Ethics, International Trade Compliance, & Transition Standard Work (TSW).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in operations, supply chain, or related field with 5 years of experience; or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience.
Ability to work flexible hours to support our partners in Japan
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Microsoft Office programs functionality.
Experience in materials or supply chain within the aerospace industry.
Experience in communications and project management.
Experience as a day-to-day user of SAP, entering transactions and running reports.

Responsibilities

End to end procurement activities
Supplier management of on-time delivery
Leading indicator metrics
Capacity ramp plans
Coordinate cross-functionally between Quality, Materials, Engineering, MCL, ESA, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Production Readiness as well with the assigned suppliers
Ensure successful execution of tactical plans and product transitions
Work hand in hand with our partners & suppliers to develop strong working relationships that will enable the two sides to work together collaboratively solve problems as the inevitably arise within the supply chan
Drive achievements, delivery plans and customer committed actions to completion
Responsible for tracking Critical Parts to include the identification of any part shortages by engine module to ensure that the production schedule is met
Compliance with all aspects of the Pratt & Whitney Procurement Manual, GSC Standard Work, UTC Code of Ethics, International Trade Compliance, & Transition Standard Work (TSW)