Materials Planning Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a co-op focused on Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) and materials management. You will collaborate with demand planning, master scheduling, and logistics to support continuous improvement events and monthly duties.

You will gain exposure to Collins' products, SIOP processes, and the fundamentals of planning a factory to meet sales, inventory, cash flow, and on-time-delivery goals while building a strong internal network.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business Analytics, SCM, or related STEM field and enrolled through internship session.
• Experience with SQL or Power BI.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Engage in a full-time, Mon–Fri co-op running January–August; take a semester off from coursework as needed.
• Receive training, mentorship, and build Collins network.
• Network with other interns/co-ops at the Cedar Rapids site.
• Shadow other functions at the site and participate in Lean events.
• Collaborate with SIOP and materials management on Standard Work and knowledge transfer.
• Assist with transportation and inventory data analytics.

Skills

SQL Programming

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or related STEM major

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

Date Posted:

2026-09-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. This Collins Aerospace Co-op will be focused around Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) and materials management working with the demand planning, master scheduling, production planning, and logistics on continuous improvement events and developmental monthly job duties. The job creates a great opportunity to learn about Collins' products, SIOP processes and the fundamentals of planning a factory to ultimately achieve sales, inventory, cash flow, and customer on-time-delivery expectations. You will get to work with all facets of the Enterprise; manufacturing, quality, sales, program leadership, material & supply. This is a great opportunity to not only sharpen your skill sets around product knowledge & planning, but also to build strong networks across the Enterprise!

What you will do:

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January-August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
• Receive high-caliber training, mentoring, and guidance from your manager and team while building a Collins network
• Network with other interns/coops at the Cedar Rapids location
• Shadow other functions at the site
• Work with SIOP and materials managment team on participation in and execution of items from Lean events
• Collaborate with transportation team on cost savings opportunities
• Team up with SIOP and materials management peers on Standard Work and knowledge transfer documentation
• Assist with transportation and inventory data analytics

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with SQL Programming and/or Power BI.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Our role 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 37,000 USD - 82,000 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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