Materials Planning Analyst (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, onsite in Lenexa, KS, is seeking an inventory planning professional to manage material planning, analyze demand and supply trends, and drive improvements in planning processes. The role supports SIOP, forecasting, PIR management, and KPI development within a global supply chain.

Qualifications include a university degree or equivalent experience with at least two years in a related field, strong analytical skills, and proven cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with minimum 2 years in relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning, inventory performance, and risks to meet inventory and financial targets.
• Analyze demand, supply, and inventory trends; develop actionable recommendations and escalate risks.
• Establish and maintain planning parameters, including MRP types, MOQs, lot sizes, and planning strategies.
• Support SIOP, inventory forecasting, purchased-parts forecasting, PIR management, and scenario planning.
• Develop and maintain inventory KPIs, PFEP, variance reporting, ABC segmentation, and executive insights.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, planning processes, reporting, and cross-functional execution.

Job description

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.

This is an onsite role in Lenexa, KS and may be eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Manage material planning, inventory performance, and risks to meet inventory and financial targets.
• Analyze demand, supply, and inventory trends; develop actionable recommendations and escalate risks.
• Establish and maintain planning parameters, including MRP types, MOQs, lot sizes, and planning strategies.
• Support SIOP, inventory forecasting, purchased-parts forecasting, PIR management, and scenario planning.
• Develop and maintain inventory KPIs, PFEP, variance reporting, ABC segmentation, and executive insights.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, planning processes, reporting, and cross-functional execution.

What You Will Learn

• Inventory strategy, forecasting, and optimization within a complex manufacturing environment.
• How Materials, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance work together to achieve business objectives.
• Material planning standards, MRP strategies, and inventory policy governance.
• Data analytics and reporting to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Cross-functional leadership and decision-making within a global supply chain.
• Continuous improvement methods for improving planning efficiency and inventory performance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in materials planning, supply chain, inventory management, operations, or a related field
• Experience with SAP, Kinaxis, or other ERP/MRP and supply chain planning systems.
• Experience with inventory forecasting, optimization, or planning parameter management.
• Experience with SIOP/S&OP, financial planning, or E&O processes.
• Knowledge of MRP, PIRs, purchased-parts forecasting, PFEP, and ABC segmentation.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data analytics/reporting tools.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or manufacturing environments.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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.

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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