RTX · 1 day ago
Senior Materials Planner (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. As a Senior Materials Planner, you will ensure production continuity by optimizing material flow and inventory performance while collaborating with various teams to address complex material challenges.
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Responsibilities
Lead material planning and execution activities across assigned value streams, ensuring on-time availability of materials to meet production schedules
Serve as an escalation point for critical shortages, developing and executing recovery plans in partnership with operations, procurement, suppliers, and engineering
Attend daily Tier calls – ensure material shortage data is up-to-date and prepared for review with the value stream manager
Analyze backorder and material shortage reports and place Purchase Orders to ensure correct materials are on order
Collaborate with internal suppliers and stockroom to ensure parts are transferred, stocked, and issued to the floor on time
Follow up on high-priority material shortages, escalate as needed
Monitor demand changes & inventory levels, and action accordingly
Adjust Purchase Order quantities based on increased/decreased usage of materials
Review and analyze stock levels for inter-company stock transfer requests – if approved, collaborate with stockroom to create delivery and transfer parts
Identify and ensure material coverage for high-priority programs
Use data-driven approach to recommend forecast and inventory adjustments to SIOP Manager as needed
Explore ways to clear up shortages if parts are not immediately available
Work with engineering to determine if an alternate material is available
Search for available stock in other inter-company plant sites and collaborate with material planners at those sites to set up stock transfers
Request expedites from suppliers
Prioritize safety and quality, and follow all EH&S guidelines when working on the shop floor
Participate in continuous improvement events as needed to improve efficiency of shop operations
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Working experience within a supply chain, materials planning, or similar role
Preferred
Working experience with SAP (or an equivalent MRP/ERP system), with ability to troubleshoot and optimize system usage
Working experience with inventory management principles, supply chain strategy, and production scheduling
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
Experience creating and analyzing reports in Tableau or similar tools
Track record of driving improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Benefits
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 illness insurance, 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!
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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