Manager Material Planning

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At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

Overview : The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring material availability for purchased parts while optimizing inventory across a complex aerospace manufacturing environment. The role drives material enablement using SAP Pelico and Kinaxis by improving planning master data inventory entitlement planning parameters and supply visibility to support uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive material availability for purchased parts by proactively identifying and resolving shortages using SAP Pelico and Kinaxis.
• Maintain planning master data including MRP Type MOQ Lot Size Safety Stock Lead Time and other planning parameters to improve MRP stability.
• Lead inventory entitlement (EMP/IE) reviews and optimize inventory levels while meeting financial targets.
• Develop and maintain PFEP and material policies aligned with enterprise standards.
• Perform inventory forecasting variance analysis and root cause analysis for excess obsolete trapped and stranded inventory.
• Support Finance during inventory planning and Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reviews.
• Manage purchased parts forecast PIR governance special stock planning and NCM oversight.
• Support SIOP with inventory plans KPI reporting and executive insights.
• Drive continuous improvements through process standardization automation and improved planning accuracy.
• Conduct supply risk and scenario planning for major disruptions and coordinate recovery actions across Procurement Production Planning and Suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain or Operations.
• 10 years of experience in Material Planning or Inventory Planning within a manufacturing environment (Aerospace/Automobile preferred).
• Strong knowledge of SAP MRP (MM/PP) inventory planning and master data governance.
• Experience with Pelico Kinaxis Power BI or similar planning tools is preferred.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification is an added advantage.

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