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Material Planner – Scheduler Analyst
| Company | RTX |
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| Location | West Palm Beach, FL, USA |
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| Salary | $82000 – $164000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 years’ experience in materials planning, supply chain, or procurement (manufacturing/aerospace preferred).
- Experience with ERP/MRP system proficiency (SAP, DOME, Smartsheet) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience managing supplier performance, material risk, and production schedules.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute material plans to meet engine schedule requirements.
- Partner with Buyers, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Customer Service to align materials with production needs.
- Monitor, communicate, and mitigate material risks to ensure schedule adherence.
- Manage urgent material issues, perform availability analysis, and maintain tracking/reporting updates.
- Update and maintain production schedules in DOME, Smartsheet, and MRP systems.
- Support communications schedule, pacing, and risk tracking across operations.
- Provide analysis for inductions, production improvements, and ad hoc operational requests.
- Manage supplier performance, alternate part strategies, and material escalations.
- Expedite purchase orders, ensure transaction compliance, and maintain Tier 1 material tracking.
- Lead supplier escalations and internal processes to protect engine schedules.
- Conduct monthly Vendor Management Reviews (VMRs) to assess supplier performance, escalate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive standardization and process improvements for material planning and scheduling.
- Review technical material requirements prior to inductions to ensure sourcing readiness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or certifications (MBA, PMP, Six Sigma, CSCP).
- 3 years’ experience in regulated industries (aerospace, automotive, defense).
- Strategic leadership experience in material planning or supply chain transformation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, mitigate risks, and drive material readiness under pressure.
- Experience in supply chain disruption management, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship development.
- Advanced skills in analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) and inventory management strategies.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally and report to leadership.
