F135 Sustainment Material Planner - (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

7d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The F135 Sustainment Materials Manager supports delivery of products and services for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter F135 Propulsion System within a fast-moving global network. The role supports F135 initial and replenishment spares, including planning target inventory quantities across multiple locations and reporting on spares sales order placements, follow-ups, expedites, and delivery status. The planner contributes to continuous improvement of material item management and logistics support capabilities as the F135 operational support construct expands. The position analyzes and drives MRP alignment and collaborates with Industrial, Engineering, repair supply partners, MRP Controllers, Delivery Assurance, and other internal Pratt & Whitney and RTX functions. It uses analytical and Microsoft Excel skills to support spares redistribution decisions, global fleet availability, allocation prioritization, and other ad hoc work. The role also requires leading meetings, tracking actions, sharing information across functions, briefing senior leaders when needed, and coaching and mentoring others. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires a U.S. Person. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or an advanced degree with the stated experience alternative.
Eight years of experience in material planning (MRP), inventory management, program management, supply chain, and/or distribution network; alternatively, an advanced degree and five years of such experience.
U.S. Person status is required due to government contracts.
High-level analytical skills and strong Microsoft Excel skills, including XLookup, VLookup, compound IF statements, and other intermediate-to-advanced formulas.
Ability to effectively lead meetings, debrief actions, provide information cross-functionally, and brief senior leaders when needed.
Ability to provide coaching and mentoring.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in data analysis and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
In-depth knowledge of Pratt & Whitney/Raytheon internal supply policies, practices, DPAS requirements, and standard work.
Proficiency in SAP transactions.
Ability to organize, logically analyze, and present spares information drawn from several information systems.
Work experience demonstrating self-starting ability, initiative, and capacity to drive complex issues to closure.
Knowledge of current Department of Defense engine material and logistics support concepts.

Responsibilities

Analyze and drive MRP alignment with Industrial, Engineering, repair supply partners, MRP Controllers, and Delivery Assurance to support continuous inventory flow into the government-owned network.
Plan target inventory ranges and quantities at multiple locations for F135 initial and replenishment spares.
Report on spares sales order placements, follow-ups, expedites, and delivery status.
Contribute to refinement of material item management and logistics support capabilities.
Analyze spares redistribution decision-support data and support redistribution of spare materials to meet global fleet availability requirements.
Determine allocation priorities and perform other ad hoc analysis as needed.
Partner with internal Pratt & Whitney functions and other RTX business units to drive accountability for on-time delivery of new spare parts and repaired or overhauled parts.
Lead meetings, debrief actions, provide cross-functional information, and brief senior leaders when needed.
Provide coaching and mentoring to individuals.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.