Senior Materials Planner

Reporting into the Planning Manager, this position is for an experienced Production/Materials Planning professional who is responsible for the supply and demand planning process, and for making improvements to systems and processes for product families supported by the Interiors organization. Works with internal team to develop financial sales and inventory forecasts. This individual will utilize analytical skills to drive improvements on existing planning processes and to proactively manage, coordinate, and communicate forward looking projections to ensure service to customers and predictability of business performance within the Interiors division of Collins Aerospace.,

• Scheduling management, qualitative and quantitative monitoring of production dates.


• Planning, scheduling, and maintenance of a sales plan and supporting production orders.


• Develop work orders based on start dates and maintain valid due dates through its closure.


• Develop Can-Build build analysis.


• Monitor customer requirements and develop a level loaded MPS.


• Maintain and utilize standard tools to manage short and long term SIOP Capacity profiles.


• Maintain optimized Inventory levels aimed to maximize customer service levels while increasing inventory turns.


• Leads multi disciplined Production Meetings. Will communicate with various levels within the organization.


• Develops weekly and monthly sales estimates.


• Responsible for managing the Item Master (IM) Planning Parameters supporting different replenishment strategies.


• Shortage Management responsibilities - Proactive identification, prioritization, and tracking.


• Potential travel requirement.
  
  Prior experience working within a manufacturing environment preferred.


• Prior experience with production and/or material planning and forecasting operations preferred.


• Advanced user of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Ability to utilize formulas, pivot tables etc. to manipulate large data sets.


• Basic understanding of bill of materials and drawings.


• Working knowledge of continuous improvement (Lean) activities is preferred., Typically requires a University Degree with proven relevant experience or, no University Degree with extensive relevant experience.
  
  Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.


At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors.

Are you ready to join our team?

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Why Work for Us:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Competitive Salary


• Fantastic pension scheme


• Critical illness cover


• Income Protection


• Early finish on Fridays


• Flexible working hours


• Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle to work scheme & other great employee discounts


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.