Principal Specialist, Aftermarket Demand Planner (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Aftermarket Demand Planner for our Aerostructures headquarters in Chula Vista, CA. You will manage demand planning strategies, develop forecast models, and support strategic reporting to optimize inventory and service levels.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Aftermarket and OE stakeholders, data visualization development, and technology/process improvements. This is an onsite position with relocation support possible.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or equivalent experience with 3–5+ years in planning or supply chain.
• ERP experience and familiarity with planning systems like SAP/IBP is preferred.
• Experience with demand planning, service level targets, and inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning strategies and ERP requirements across aftermarket product lines to achieve high on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement to meet inventory and service level targets.
• Develop and implement inventory management and demand planning tools and processes.
• Optimize part segmentation to align make-to-stock with service levels.
• Develop forecast models using product lifecycle knowledge and market intelligence.
• Extract and analyze data to create reports supporting strategic decisions.

Skills

Demand planning

ERP systems

Data visualization

Forecasting

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

PowerBI

WebI

Job description

Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Date Posted: 2026-07-23

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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.

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.

We are looking for an Aftermarket Demand Planner to join our team at our Aerostructures headquarters in Chula Vista, CA who has experience in Materials Management, Demand Planning and Strategic Analysis. You will manage demand planning strategies across various product lines and support the team with strategic reporting & analysis tasks.

This position works in a primarily onsite capacity.

What You Will Do

• Manage planning strategies and ERP requirements across various aftermarket product lines to achieve 96% on-time delivery to customer request date
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure inventory and service level targets are met
• Develop and implement technologies, processes, and tools for inventory management, demand planning, and business process automation
• Optimize part segmentation to ensure make-to-stock strategy aligns with inventory and service level objectives
• Develop effective forecast models based on demand patterns, product lifecycle knowledge, and available market intelligence
• Extract and analyze datasets to generate reports that support analytical needs of the organization to drive strategic decisions
• Possess ability to display complex data in a simple, intuitive format and to present findings in a clear and concise manner
• Communicate effectively with other Aftermarket or OE stakeholders
• Provide recommendations on how to utilize available planning and demand data for inventory optimization
• Development of data visualizations using PowerBI, Tableau or other similar tools

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• ERP experience
• Experience with Continuous Improvement tools and concepts
• Experience with materials management concepts and processes
• Experience with demand planning, service level and inventory optimization with intermittent historical demand
• Experience with cost/benefit and return on invested capital financial analyses
• Able to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally (when circumstances permit)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with SAP, SAP IBP, or other ERP/planning systems
• Degree in Statistics, Economics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related fields
• Experience with PowerBI (usage and development of reports)
• Experience with Business Warehouse, IBP, Bex, Webi
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, ACE, or CORE
• Experience with SIOP (or S&OP) concepts and processes
• Experience with Planning and/or Master Scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with statistical forecasting and forecast accuracy measurement
• Experience with developing and enhancing reporting via various database tools such as Access, SQL, WEBI, SAP BW
• Experience with assembling reports based on quantitative data analysis and presenting results to senior leadership

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!

Relocation assistance may be available

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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