Senior Analyst, Production Controller (Onsite)

RTX•Rome, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Controller to join our manufacturing operations team in Rome, New York. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling production and material flow to ensure customer demand is met while optimizing inventory, capacity, and operational performance. The Production Controller works closely with cross-functional partners across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Procurement to develop executable plans, manage SAP MRP activities, and proactively address risks to manufacturing continuity. This position plays a critical role in enabling efficient production execution, supporting the SIOP process, and driving continuous improvement in planning accuracy, material availability, and inventory performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Planning experience
ERP experience
Material management experience

Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and monitor production schedules and material requirements plans (MRP) to support customer demand, operational readiness, and efficient resource utilization.
MRP Management: Oversee SAP MRP activities to ensure timely procurement of materials and components, preventing shortages and minimizing excess inventory.
Material Management: Maintain consistent material availability, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations to support uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
SIOP Collaboration: Support the SIOP cycle by partnering with Operations, Marketing, Sourcing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to develop an integrated and executable demand and supply plan.
Forecast & Demand Alignment: Review demand forecasts, reconcile them with capacity and material availability, and address potential imbalances proactively.
Inventory Control: Monitor and optimize inventory of raw materials and finished goods; manage obsolete or slow-moving items and maintain adherence to inventory targets.
Performance Analysis: Track and analyze KPIs tied to production, materials, and inventory performance, implementing improvements where needed.
Cross-Functional Communication: Coordinate with Manufacturing Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Engineering to ensure seamless execution of plans and timely issue resolution.
SAP Expertise: Utilize SAP to execute material planning, production order creation, inventory analysis, and ensure system data integrity.
Issue Resolution: Identify risks including shortages, bottlenecks, and disruptions; develop and implement recovery and mitigation plans with cross-functional partners.
Continuous Improvement: Drive enhancements to planning processes, material flow, and system accuracy to strengthen operational performance.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present planning, performance, and service-level reports to support leadership decision-making.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program