Material Buyer Planner, SIOP GTF MRO (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Buyer Planner supports sales, inventory, and operations planning (SIOP) for the West Palm Beach Geared Turbo Fan Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (WPB GTF MRO) Materials Team. The role drives SIOP across site functions through net inventory planning, end-to-end variance analysis, real-time problem-resolution reporting, cost-reduction initiatives, and vendor management. It also supports the site’s digital transformation by using modern digital tools, maintaining data structure and quality, and helping manage the introduction of new digital workflows. The position uses knowledge of MRP systems in a manufacturing environment and data-driven decision-making to support material availability, forecasting, and vendor on-time delivery. It requires daily collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, PW Spares, Supply Chain, Shipping & Receiving, and external vendors to align execution plans with customer deadlines and financial targets. The role is onsite in Jupiter, Florida, and requires up to 10% domestic and international travel. The successful candidate will contribute to materials planning and procurement, inventory and purchase-order issue resolution, continuous improvement, and digital analytics and automation initiatives. The position offers exposure to engine overhaul and repair operations, supplier relationship management, inventory optimization, cross-functional problem-solving, and change management for digital tools.

Requirements

Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Production Control, Engineering, or Operations; or a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; or an associate’s degree or equivalent technical training (A&P/AMT) and 7+ years of relevant industry experience; or a high school diploma or military service and 9+ years of relevant industry experience.
Experience analyzing large data sets with strong attention to detail.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Working knowledge of MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to use data-driven decision-making to support material availability and forecasting for vendor on-time delivery.
Ability to collaborate across functions and with external vendors, develop credibility and influence, and align execution plans with customer deadlines and financial targets.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, ideally in Supply Chain, Business, or Finance.
Working knowledge of material planning strategies.
Experience leading and planning work priorities.
Ability to read and interpret technical data such as engine manuals, service bulletins, and engineering authorizations.
Experience with Excel Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and other data analysis tools.
Experience with Microsoft Office and the SAP Materials Management (MM) module.
Ability to generate presentations and communicate at all levels of the organization, including senior management.
Experience in a Disassembly, Assembly & Test (DAT), FAA Repair Station, or Military DEPOT environment.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma).

Responsibilities

Ensure material details are ordered and manage the buyer queue to meet engine sales order requirements.
Coordinate and expedite purchase orders and update MRP within SAP.
Monitor and communicate material shortage risks and mitigation opportunities.
Attend daily in-person production meetings to report material and vendor status, address urgent issues, and provide availability analysis and reporting updates.
Support ad hoc management and operations requests for information, analysis, and improvement opportunities.
Investigate and resolve materials inventory and purchase-order issues affecting financials and engine turnaround time.
Apply continuous improvement methodologies to standardize and enhance materials processes.
Review on-engine material technical requirements before inductions to ensure proper sourcing.
Use Power BI, Power Automate, and SAP analytics to improve visibility, reporting accuracy, and decision-making across the materials value stream.
Identify manual or inefficient workflows and help define digital or automated solutions that improve efficiency and standardization.
Support development and maintenance of clean, structured, high-quality data for future automation and AI-driven capabilities.
Participate in change-management activities to support rollout and adoption of new digital tools and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align digital improvements with operational goals and user needs.
Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

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
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs