Materials Planner (Onsite)

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Working experience within a supply chain, materials planning, or similar role.

• Working experience with SAP (or an equivalent MRP/ERP system), with ability to troubleshoot and optimize system usage.
• Working experience with inventory management principles, supply chain strategy, and production scheduling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Experience creating and analyzing reports in Tableau or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a Materials Planner, you will support production continuity and operational efficiency by planning and managing material flow to meet manufacturing requirements. This role focuses on executing materials plans, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with operations, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve shortages and maintain schedule adherence. You will play a hands-on role in identifying material issues, supporting daily production needs, and contributing to continuous improvement in planning processes.

• →Support material planning and execution activities across assigned value streams, ensuring on-time availability of materials to meet production schedules.
• →Support critical shortages, while helping to develop and execute recovery plans in partnership with operations, procurement, suppliers, and engineering.
• →Attend daily planning calls – ensure material shortage data is up-to-date and prepared for review with the materials manager and operations team.
• →Analyze backorder and material shortage reports and place Purchase Orders to ensure correct materials are on order.
• →Collaborate with internal suppliers and stockroom to ensure parts are transferred, stocked, and issued to the floor on time.
• →Follow up on high-priority material shortages, escalate as needed.
• →Monitor demand changes & inventory levels, and action accordingly.
• →Adjust Purchase Order quantities based on increased/decreased usage of materials.
• →Review and analyze stock levels for inter-company stock transfer requests – if approved, collaborate with stockroom to create delivery and transfer parts.
• →Identify and ensure material coverage for high-priority programs. 
• →Use data-driven approach to recommend forecast and inventory adjustments to SIOP Manager as needed.
• →Explore ways to clear up shortages if parts are not immediately available.
• →Work with engineering to determine if an alternate material is available.
• →Search for available stock in other inter-company plant sites and collaborate with material planners at those sites to set up stock transfers.
• →Request expedites from suppliers.
• →Prioritize safety and quality, and follow all EH&S guidelines when working on the shop floor.
• →Participate in continuous improvement events as needed to improve efficiency of shop operations.

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