Materials Planner

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a world leader in advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industries. With a comprehensive inertial sensing and integrated navigation technology portfolio and deep domain expertise, we deliver cutting-edge systems that solve our customers' toughest stabilisation, flight control and navigation challenges and help shape the future of aviation and defence.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Materials Planner to join our team in Plymouth, Devon, UK. This is a onsite role based at our Plymouth site, where we design and manufacture control, navigation, and guidance systems for both air and surface applications. Our world-class products include MEMS-based Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) and the TERPROM® Digital Terrain Reference Navigation System. Our growth plan includes development and extension of our current technologies into state-of-the-art military and civil aircraft applications.
What You Will Do:
Maintain, and update master data for materials, BOMs, and planning parameters.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of master data across ERP and planning systems.
Cover for the master production scheduler.
Cross-collaborate to review inventory trends, drive actions to meet targets and develop MP parameters utilizing EMP/IE standards & enterprise policies.
Inventory forecasting, inclusive of input / output models, and reason codes for inventory inaccuracy & problem solving inclusive of trapped, stranded, etc.
Manage entitlement levels, present inventory rollups and executive insights; generate summaries and KPI analyses for decision-making.
Drive continuous improvements to enhance overall inventory management by eliminating process gaps, enhancing forecast accuracy, automating reporting, shortening cycle times and streamlining cross-functional handoffs.
Track performance to financial plans and collaboration with finance, support SIOP process with inventory plan.
Forecast management process on raw and purchased parts, planning strategies for special stock.

A university degree or equivalent and prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
ERP/MRP Experience
Understanding of material master parameters
Experience within a manufacturing environment
APICS - CPIM 8.0 - Certified in Planning and Inventory Management would be desirable

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Competitive Compensation Package
25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year
Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%
Private Medical Insurance
Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
Professional Development & Growth
Support with professional fees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits Platform
Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
Early finish on Fridays
and much more!