Strategic Materials & Inventory Planner

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

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.