Account Specialist, Partnership Product Center; Hybrid

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.

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).

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in operations, supply chain, or related field with 5 years of experience; or an advanced degree with 3 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.

• 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.

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.