Production Planner (Onsite)

• Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Prior experience in production planning, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret MRP signals, production schedules, and capacity constraints.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP highly preferred).
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS), Kinaxis/IBP, Solumina, or related tools.
• Knowledge of SIOP/S&OP processes.
• Experience with exception message management and Clear-to-Build analysis.
• Understanding of demand/supply planning time horizons (frozen, slushy, liquid zones).

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.

• →Daily / Weekly Production Planning & Scheduling
• →Execute, manage, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to align supply, material availability, and capacity.
• →Release, sequence, and reschedule production orders (including APS detailed scheduling where applicable).
• →Analyze Clear-to-Build status and use it to release, resequence, and prioritize production orders.
• →Evaluate and coordinate production orders to ensure a controlled flow of materials and services.
• →Identify bottlenecks and develop recovery plans for past-due orders across the 1–90-day S&OE horizon.
• →Material Coordination & Readiness
• →Track and publish material availability for the S&OE horizon to support shortage prioritization.
• →Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain to secure timely delivery of materials and convert planned orders to production orders on time.
• →Manage non-standard material flows (e.g., pass-through shipments, outside processing, overload parts).
• →Exception Management & Escalation
• →Process and troubleshoot SAP/MRP exception messages for internal work orders and STOs.
• →Escalate slips or production impacts that could affect customer delivery commitments.
• →Support inter-site transfer order alignment to meet customer priorities.
• →Metrics, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
• →Track and report key performance indicators including schedule adherence, WIP, trapped inventory, and nonconforming material (NCM).
• →Prepare and present operational insights to support leadership decision-making.
• →Support inputs into monthly Supply Review and S&OE forums.
• →Participate in continuous improvement efforts aimed at stabilizing and optimizing production planning processes.
• →Cross-Functional Collaboration
• →Partner daily with Operations, Master Scheduling, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Inventory Control, Program Management, and Logistics.
• →Participate in tier meetings and support escalation processes as necessary.

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The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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