Production Planner

Job Title

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.

What You Will Do

Execute and manage daily, weekly and monthly production schedules, connecting material and resource availability for sales and operations execution (S&OE) horizon. Coordinate with cross functional teams, master schedulers, quality, engineering, purchasing, inventory control, program management leaders and other groups. Issue Resolution: Identify risks including shortages, bottlenecks, and disruptions; implement recovery and mitigation plans with cross-functional team. Track status of material availability and production readiness (leverage detailed capacity) to support the production plan. Analyze clear-to-build status to release, resequencing, and prioritize production orders. Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present key metrics to support leadership decision-making: on time starts, COGIs, Clear to Build, Exception Message management for make parts. Exception message processing for STOs/internal WO. Responsible for managing nonstandard flow of materials such as pass-through shipments, shop overload parts, outside processing, etc. Evaluate and coordinate production orders to ensure a controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements. Release, sequence, perform detailed scheduling using APS (where applicable) and reschedule orders based on customer priorities, material availability, and capacity. Identify bottlenecks, develop recovery plans for past-due orders, and drive execution through the S&OE horizon. Coordinate with procurement to secure timely delivery of materials (shortage reviews, material availability) to convert planned orders to production orders on time. Communicate any slips or production impacts that affect sales or delivery commitments.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

SAP knowledge and experience (GPD/Actual Cost). Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and/or software. Ability to set and work towards goals at a "big picture" level, and influence change at a detailed operational level. Problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional operational environment.

What We Offer

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, 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. And more!