Production Planning Principal Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-10-08



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

What You Will Do:

The Compression Systems Module Center (CSMC) organization is hiring a Production Planner responsible for driving our materials and logistics transformation. The Production Planner will be executing materials transformation initiatives and driving strategic materials management architecture. It will include the releasing of material, managing handling methods, kitting and material movement following the fundamentals of line back logistics.

Success will be measured by developing strategies and executing goals with the business units/departments and objectives to meet capacity requirements, inventory controls, cost reduction objectives, on time delivery, and control tower measures. The individual will have the opportunity to work directly with CSMC administration, materials, operations, quality, engineering, and 3PL organizations to execute on business requirements and deliver to customer expectations.

• Execute strategies and oversee activities through multiple CSMC business units
• Develop and maintain realistic production plans by participating in monthly finance-led forecast, quarterly IBP (Integrated Business Planning) SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) events, and yearly business unit LRP (Long-Range Planning)/AOP (Annual Operating Plan) events.
• Align all monthly and yearly production plans with key stakeholders to ensure cross-functional agreement and operational feasibility.
• Maintain and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet customer demands, production capacity, and material availability.
• Conduct material planning and scenario planning to proactively address potential supply chain and production challenges.
• Perform regular "Performance to Plan" reviews to monitor and measure output against established production schedules.
• Execute rolling production planning with monthly adjustments to accommodate dynamic business and customer requirements.
• Experience with time-phased planning grids and the ability to organize production data into specific time periods (e.g., weekly or monthly buckets).
• Act as the key liaison between finance, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless integration of financial, operational, and supply planning processes.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks to the production schedule by assessing capacity constraints, material shortages, and other potential disruptions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, materials management/materials planning, quality, supply chain or related field; or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficiency with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) systems and tools.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, including direct and dependent demand principles.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, inventory management, and production scheduling best practices.
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and lead time analysis.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate production bottlenecks while optimizing manufacturing efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate capacity constraints and inventory levels.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Database tables, or other relevant platforms).
• Aerospace industry experience
• Experience utilizing SAP operating system and Kinaxis
• Advanced knowledge of materials management strategies, Lean manufacturing system design and shop floor management
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g. Lean manufacturing, CORE, QCPC)
• CPIM certification or willingness to earn
• Excel and Power BI knowledge

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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