Senior Materials Planner (Onsite)

RTX•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Materials Planning and SIOP professional to support our aftermarket seating division within our Interiors Business. In this role you will participate in the supply and demand planning process, and responsible for making minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems and improve effectiveness of work area. May work with internal team to develop financial forecasts. What you will do: Own the top-level assemblies that can have many/multiple sub level work orders and manage the expediting process for priority orders to meet customer request date. This includes working cross functionally and globally to find the shortest path to meet the customer need. Plan and manage sub-level item completion at various lead times ahead of top-level assemblies. Working with BOMs that include purchased, IC, and manufactured parts, as well as free stock items and items with shelf life. Plan work orders for a great variety of operations (assembly, bonding, riveting, building seats, kitting). Action MRP messages that require investigation into several levels of subcomponents. Analyze and prioritize sub-components that have demand in more than one top level SKU. Plan for legacy programs that require troubleshooting due to missing/inactive sourcing information. Mitigates risks for short term shortages with internal suppliers to ensure successful customer delivery. Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules based on capacity and priority, assesses changes and improves processes as necessary. Work with manufacturing team and participate in the development of monthly production volume planning using the business forecast, inventory position, actual customer orders, and the defined capacity parameters. Tracks status of material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, and materials are available as needed. Monitors the transportation and delivery of incoming component parts and outbound finished products. Tracks and manages inter/intra-plant work in process (WIP), promise dating, expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery and flow. Participate in developing strategies for materials planning and SIOP. May participate in the development of standardized processes within materials planning and SIOP in order to optimize the utilization of business resources and meet customer expectations for delivery. Support in planning capacity and fulfillment demand with plant manufacturing operations. Responsible for tracking appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement. 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? Role Type Definition: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

MRP & ERP system planning experience.
Experience in long term planning/scheduling.
Experience with raw materials acquisition.
Continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Own the top-level assemblies that can have many/multiple sub level work orders and manage the expediting process for priority orders to meet customer request date.
Plan and manage sub-level item completion at various lead times ahead of top-level assemblies.
Plan work orders for a great variety of operations (assembly, bonding, riveting, building seats, kitting).
Action MRP messages that require investigation into several levels of subcomponents.
Analyze and prioritize sub-components that have demand in more than one top level SKU.
Plan for legacy programs that require troubleshooting due to missing/inactive sourcing information.
Mitigates risks for short term shortages with internal suppliers to ensure successful customer delivery.
Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules based on capacity and priority, assesses changes and improves processes as necessary.
Work with manufacturing team and participate in the development of monthly production volume planning using the business forecast, inventory position, actual customer orders, and the defined capacity parameters.
Tracks status of material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, and materials are available as needed.
Monitors the transportation and delivery of incoming component parts and outbound finished products.
Tracks and manages inter/intra-plant work in process (WIP), promise dating, expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery and flow.
Participate in developing strategies for materials planning and SIOP.
May participate in the development of standardized processes within materials planning and SIOP in order to optimize the utilization of business resources and meet customer expectations for delivery.
Support in planning capacity and fulfillment demand with plant manufacturing operations.
Responsible for tracking appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement.

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