Material Buyer Planner - SIOP GTF MRO

Date Posted:

2026-10-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG



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

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?

What You Will Do:

The West Palm Beach Geared Turbo Fan Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (WPB GTF MRO) Materials Team has an opening for a Materials Buyer Planner supporting sales, inventory & operations planning (SIOP). You will be an integral leader in driving SIOP across all functions within WPB GTF MRO. This includes net inventory planning, end-to-end variance analysis, creation of real-time problem-resolution reports, cost-reduction initiatives, and vendor management. 

In addition to core SIOP responsibilities, this role will also support the site’s digital transformation efforts. Many upcoming improvements—including automation, analytics, and AI-enabled decision tools—will originate within or rely on the Materials organization. We are seeking a candidate who is comfortable using modern digital tools, understands the importance of data structure and quality, and can help drive effective change management as new digital workflows are introduced. 

The successful candidate will have working knowledge of MRP systems in a manufacturing environment and will use data-driven decision-making to enable effective material availability and forecasting for vendor on-time delivery. This role requires daily collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, PW Spares, Supply Chain, Shipping & Receiving, and external vendors. You will need to quickly develop credibility and influence while aligning execution plans to meet customer deadlines and financial targets. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure ordering of material details and manage 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 impacting financials and engine turnaround time. 
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to standardize and enhance materials processes. 
• Review on-engine material technical requirements prior to inductions to ensure proper sourcing. 
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally. 
• Digital Transformation & Analytics Responsibilities 
• Use tools such as 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 to enable future automation and AI-driven capability. 
• Participate in change-management activities to ensure effective rollout and adoption of new digital tools and processes. 
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure digital improvements align with operational goals and user needs. 

What You Will Learn 

• Engine overhaul and repair business working as part of our material management and operations team
• Problem-solving & risk mitigation – build experience in identifying materials supply risks, troubleshooting material issues, and developing proactive solutions to prevent disruptions

• Supplier-relationship management to improve delivery commitments and material flow. 
• Cross-functional collaboration while working with planners, operations, finance, spares, and engineering to align materials with operational objectives. 
• Inventory monitoring, usage trend analysis, and optimization strategies to reduce excess and obsolete inventory. 
• Implementation of digital tools that streamline planning, reporting, and operational processes. 
• How data structure, governance, and quality underpin automation and future AI-enabled decision-making. 
• Change-management and user-adoption skills for digital transformation initiatives. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Production Control, Engineering or Operations; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree or equivalent Technical Training (A&P/AMT) and 7+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military service and 9+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Experience analyzing large data sets with strong attention to detail. 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in 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 working with Microsoft Office suite, and SAP Materials Management (MM) module
• Ability to generate presentations and communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management
• Experience working within a Disassembly, Assembly & Test (DAT), FAA Repair Station or Military DEPOT environment
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma)

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

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

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Learn More & Apply Today!

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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