Materials Planning Analyst (Onsite

Material Planning Manager

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.

This is an onsite role in Lenexa, KS and may be eligible for relocation assistance.

• Manage material planning, inventory performance, and risks to meet inventory and financial targets.
• Analyze demand, supply, and inventory trends; develop actionable recommendations and escalate risks.
• Establish and maintain planning parameters, including MRP types, MOQs, lot sizes, and planning strategies.
• Support SIOP, inventory forecasting, purchased-parts forecasting, PIR management, and scenario planning.
• Develop and maintain inventory KPIs, PFEP, variance reporting, ABC segmentation, and executive insights.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, planning processes, reporting, and cross-functional execution.

• Inventory strategy, forecasting, and optimization within a complex manufacturing environment.
• How Materials, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance work together to achieve business objectives.
• Material planning standards, MRP strategies, and inventory policy governance.
• Data analytics and reporting to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Cross-functional leadership and decision-making within a global supply chain.
• Continuous improvement methods for improving planning efficiency and inventory performance.

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills.

• Experience in materials planning, supply chain, inventory management, operations, or a related field
• Experience with SAP, Kinaxis, or other ERP/MRP and supply chain planning systems.
• Experience with inventory forecasting, optimization, or planning parameter management.
• Experience with SIOP/S&OP, financial planning, or E&O processes.
• Knowledge of MRP, PIRs, purchased-parts forecasting, PFEP, and ABC segmentation.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data analytics/reporting tools.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or manufacturing environments.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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,  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!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations…