Account Specialist, Partnership Product Center (Hybrid)

Account Specialist

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning, 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 flightbeyond 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?

This role will have the opportunity of interfacing directly with JAEC (Japanese Aero Engines Corporation), giving the candidate a chance to learn our partnership structure and the ability to have a direct impact on the success of the GTF program and other Legacy programs.

JAEC is responsible for 23% of the PW1100G -JM and delivers key components, such as: Fan Blades, Fan Cases, LPC Modules, IBRs, Combustors, Shafts and many more.

This role interfaces with the CE Program Office, PPO, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial, Quality as well as others providing ample opportunities for a graduating rotational to gain exposure to leadership within other organizations.

The Account Specialist, within the Partnership Product Center, will have ownership over a very dynamic part portfolio, which are mainly sourced from our partners in Japan. This desk touches several part families and is focused on commercial engine programs.

In this role you will work with the Supply Chain Manager as well as the Value Stream Manager and their teams to pro-actively identify areas for improvement within the supply chain, which allow us to meet the organizational objective of delivering perfect quality parts ahead of program need.

This role will focus on the elements of: End to end procurement activities, supplier management of on-time delivery, leading indicator metrics, capacity ramp plans along with much more.

This role work almost exclusively with international partnered suppliers in Japan so off-hours commitments are frequently required.

You will be expected to coordinate cross-functionally between Quality, Materials, Engineering, MCL, ESA, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Production Readiness as well with the assigned suppliers.

Account Specialists have high customer visibility and will need to have strong project management skills to ensure tactical plans, engineering changes and product transitions are successful.

Conduct Standard Product Purchasing responsibilities, including order placement, coordinating demand and scheduling, supplier relationship management, delivery assurance and turn back monitoring and reporting. Ensure successful execution of tactical plans and product transitions.

Work hand in hand with our partners & suppliers to develop strong working relationships that will enable the two sides to work together collaboratively solve problems as the inevitably arise within the supply chan.

Drive achievements, delivery plans and customer committed actions to completion. Responsible for tracking Critical Parts to include the identification of any part shortages by engine module to ensure that the production schedule is met. Compliance with all aspects of the Pratt & Whitney Procurement Manual, GSC Standard Work, UTC Code of Ethics, International Trade Compliance, & Transition Standard Work (TSW).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in operations, supply chain, or related field with 8 years of experience; or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours to support our partners in Japan
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of Microsoft Office programs functionality.
• Experience in materials or supply chain within the aerospace industry.
• Experience in communications and project management.
• Experience as a day-to-day user of SAP, entering transactions and running reports.

This role is: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.