Material Buyer Planner, SIOP GTF MRO (Onsite)

Materials Buyer PlannerPratt & 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?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 improvementsincluding automation, analytics, and AI-enabled decision toolswill 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 ResponsibilitiesUse 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 LearnEngine overhaul and repair business working as part of our material management and operations teamProblem-solving & risk mitigation build experience in identifying materials supply risks, troubleshooting material issues, and developing proactive solutions to prevent disruptionsSupplier-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 FinanceWorking knowledge of material planning strategiesExperience leading and planning work prioritiesAbility to read and interpret technical data such as engine manuals, service bulletins, and engineering authorizationsExperience with Excel Pivot Tables, V-Lookups and other data analysis toolsExperience working with Microsoft Office suite, and SAP Materials Management (MM) moduleAbility to generate presentations and communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level managementExperience working within a Disassembly, Assembly & Test (DAT), FAA Repair Station or Military DEPOT environmentUnderstanding 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.