Principal Specialist Demand Planner (Hybrid)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 195,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers capabilities and opportunities unmatched by others. Together, they push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect the world. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions, helps redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, Collins Aerospace helps customers meet the demands of the global market. The Demand Planner will be responsible for integrating functions of Business Development, Finance, Operations Planning, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to develop demand plans that support the business plan. The scope of responsibilities includes integrating customer-provided forecasts, vehicle production schedules, constraints, and financial plans, while reporting On-Time Delivery (OTD), developing build-to-stock recommendations, creating burn-down plans, forecasting sales, and performing ad hoc reporting. This position can be worked in a hybrid schedule at one of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Coralville, Iowa; Rockford, Illinois; Richardson, Texas.

Requirements

Typically requires University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
Familiarity with SIOP/S&OP processes
Experience with demand planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP APO/IBP, Oracle, etc.)
Travel as business needs dictate- 10% a year

Nice To Haves

Experience with Excel including Pivot tables and VLookUp, data analysis capabilities
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
Demonstrated leadership in Demand Planning and Forecasting by effectively coordinating cross-functional efforts and driving alignment across all areas
Skilled in synthesizing and analyzing complex data sets to draw meaningful insights and support high-impact decision-making
Experience Data Synthesis

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a rolling 18+ month unconstrained demand plan for OE, Aftermarket, and MRO/Spares using historical data, customer insights, and business intelligence
Lead monthly Demand Review meetings to drive alignment and establish a consensus demand plan across stakeholders
Perform weekly order book reviews and forecast reconciliation to ensure alignment between actual demand and forecast
Conduct regular program reviews to align on demand variances, key decisions, and planning assumptions
Analyze demand performance metrics and KPIs, identify trends, and lead root cause analysis with corrective actions to drive continuous improvement
Ensure data integrity and accuracy of demand inputs, including ongoing demand data maintenance and validation
Understand and ensure compliance with customer contracts as they relate to demand planning requirements
Document and communicate forecast assumptions, risks, and variances in a timely manner to the Program Management Team (PMT) and key stakeholders
Participate in and support broader SIOP processes, including Financial Reconciliation, Supply Reviews, and Executive SIOP meetings
Utilize demand planning systems (e.g., Kinaxis) to manage forecasts and maintain demand parameters, including bi-annual parameter reviews
Support implementation of process improvements and system enhancements related to demand planning
Review and manage adherence to Management Authorized Material (MAM) approval processes as required
Collaborate cross-functionally with Program Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment between demand plans and business objectives

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!