Material Planner (FTC Maternity Cover)

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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.

The Material Planner plays a critical role in supporting the operational effectiveness of the Value Stream by ensuring the availability of parts and spares to meet production demand, turnaround time commitments, and customer satisfaction. This role requires close coordination with suppliers, OEMs, the operations team, and other stakeholders to optimize inventory levels, mitigate material shortages, and drive cost-efficiency while maintaining full compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

Material Planning & Procurement

• Plan and procure spares and rework parts required to meet customer turnaround time (TAT) and production commitments for assigned product lines (e.g., Heat Exchanger, Valve, ACM).
• Translate forecast and historical usage into accurate provisioning plans in alignment with customer intake volume and operational needs.
• Monitor production schedules and provide timely material availability updates to Operations and Customer Service teams.
• Managing open orders, which includes expediting, pulling in, pushing out and cancel purchase orders to ensure optimum stock of material in house.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Liaise with OEMs and approved suppliers to monitor order status, expedite deliveries, and resolve delivery discrepancies.
• Escalate critical supply issues to ensure timely resolution, including direct follow-ups outside normal working hours where necessary.
• Support initiatives to identify, qualify, and develop alternate sources to improve cost and reduce lead times.

Inventory Control & Optimization

• Identify and analyze slow moving and redundant stock to ensure stock levels are always maintained at optimum levels.
• Where necessary, support to ensure materials are stored, handled, and issued in line with safety and compliance requirements.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Customer Service and Supply Chain to support material provisioning for new work packages or volume increases.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to address parts non-conformance and material substitutions.

Compliance & Reporting

• Provide reports and analytics related to material planning, supplier performance, and inventory health to Value Stream Manager
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, site initiatives, and support Value Stream operational excellence programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in material planning, preferably within aerospace, aviation MRO, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, and procurement processes.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; able to coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Familiarity with aviation authority requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA) and traceability expectations is an advantage.

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