Senior Manager, Global Distribution & Logistics (GD&L) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-GA-ATLANTA-3625-CUST ~ 3625 Royal S Parkway ~ ROYAL (External Site)

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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

The Senior Manager, Global Distribution & Logistics (GD&L) leads a high‑performing team responsible for partnering closely with a third‑party logistics (3PL) provider to deliver affordable, high‑quality parts that meet our customers’ evolving needs. This leader drives operational excellence through the RTX Core operating system, fosters continuous improvement, and coaches the supplier to achieve world‑class performance, quality standards, and lean maturity.

This role supports the Southern Logistics Center Military operation and oversees a dedicated 3PL team responsible for developing and executing Pratt & Whitney’s Military spare parts distribution strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the GD&L team, ensuring alignment with enterprise supply chain, quality, and customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Military Spares and DCMA to ensure customer needs are met on schedule.
• Monitor and manage end‑to‑end distribution and logistics performance, including cost optimization, on‑time delivery, inventory health, and global material flow.
• Drive corrective actions and long‑term improvements with suppliers to enhance reliability, responsiveness, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Program teams to address supply chain challenges and develop scalable solutions.
• Utilize analytics and performance metrics to proactively identify risk, improve visibility, and support strategic decision‑making.
• Develop talent within the GD&L organization through coaching, performance management, and structured development pathways.
• Champion the RTX Core operating system, cultivating a culture of data‑driven decision‑making, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship, required to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing talent in fast‑paced, complex environments.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to create documents and presentations.
• In-depth SAP knowledge related to warehousing.
• Experience in logistics and warehousing.
• Materials or operations experience.
• Experience in facilities management.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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

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 132,400