Principal Specialist, Production Planner (Onsite)

Overview 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 Principal Specialist, Production Planner to support our fuel nozzle production team and help drive key initiatives that enable our Materials Planning and SIOP goals. This position is for an experienced Materials Planning and SIOP professional who is responsible for the supply and demand planning process, and for making moderate improvements to systems and processes to enhance performance of the work area and team. Responsibilities Develops and maintains production plans for materials planning and SIOP. Responsible for the development of standardized processes within materials planning and SIOP to optimize the utilization of business resources and meet customer expectations for delivery. Identifies appropriate demand streams and establishes data relationship linkages. Works with product development leaders and sales and marketing teams to develop demand forecasts. Responsible for planning capacity and fulfillment demand with plant manufacturing operations. 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 production plan, including adherence to all required validations using the best information available, 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. Mitigates risks for short-term shortages with internal suppliers to ensure successful customer delivery. 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. Helps set up and create standard work for the additive production process. Works with development engineers to create work orders, delivery without reference, and any other needed documents to support the development of new products and services. Qualifications You Must Have 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 Qualifications We Prefer At least 4 years of experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field. SAP experience or similar ERP system Ability to read engineering drawings. Knowledge of ACE/CORE and/or Lean Six Sigma is encouraged. Advanced proficiency in software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook APICS or CPIM certification Additional Skills We Value Self-directed; strong planning and organization skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments. Manage daily tasks and come back with solid results/solutions. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels and to cross-functional groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr Isupark