Production Planner (Onsite)

RTX•West Des Moines, IA

1d•$60,000 - $114,000•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Production Planner to support our fuel nozzle production team and help drive key initiatives that enable our Materials Planning and SIOP goals. In this roll you will under general supervision and be responsible for solving basic problems. You may adapt new procedures for the Materials Planning and SIOP processes, and assist in orienting, training and assigning the work of support employees.

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of scheduling and capacity planning fundamentals and techniques
SAP experience strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in software programs such as: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management.

Responsibilities

Creates and executes plan for every part and maintain master data for purchased parts, sub-assemblies, end items and other parts as required.
Facilitates the capacity management process, including identification and escalation of long-term capacity gaps to ensure successful execution of customer demands in support of SI&OP.
Executes continuous management of the master demand schedule, including adherence to all required validations using the best information available, in order to provide long range OE and aftermarket demand visibility in support of financial planning, internal and external capacity management, and the overall SI&OP process.
Monitors the transportation and delivery of inter/intraplant parts and outbound finished products.
Tracks and manages inter/intraplant work in process (WIP), promise dating, expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery and flow.
May oversee command center and drive part shortage resolution.
Monitors tracking and shipping.
Performs escalated expediting when required to ensure on time delivery of material.
Mitigates risks for short term shortages with internal suppliers to ensure successful customer delivery
Works under general supervision to assist with Materials Planning and SIOP program management tasks.
Guides lower-level staff on how to translate, distribute, and maintain limited to moderate-scope Materials Planning and SIOP policy and procedure documents, manuals, and other related information.
Collects and analyzes basic to moderately complex data on a periodic basis (e.g., monthly, quarterly) and guides lower-level staff on how to maintain data management systems.
Develops limited to moderate-scope reports detailing Materials Planning and SIOP activities.
Guides staff in the development of communication materials.
Tracks the status and documents the findings of small to mid-scale Materials Planning and SIOP projects.

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!