Materials Planner (Onsite)

Location: Simpsonville, SC (1001 Old Stage Rd) · Role Type: Onsite · U.S. citizenship required · Security clearance: Not required

About the role

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Materials Planner ensures inventory accuracy, forecast alignment, and materials availability across multiple Collins Aerospace sites. This role drives visibility, governance, and performance of inventory by collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, SIOP/SIOE, Finance, Program Management, and Site Leadership. Strong analytical skills, process discipline, and the ability to proactively identify risks and enable data‑driven decision‑making are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inventory & Materials Planning: Enable visibility to the impact of short‑ and long‑term demand trends on materials and inventory; maintain records of inputs and rationale for changes. Review and recommend enhancements to Effective Material Planning (EMP) parameters and inventory entitlement policies. Maintain material policies (EMP/IE reviews) and drive optimal inventory levels for assigned commodities and sites. Conduct ABC strata reviews to ensure correct part classification and appropriate planning strategies.
• Forecasting & Master Data Support: Provide materials planning parameter inputs to Master Data Planners (MRP types, MOQs, lot sizes, etc.). Support inventory forecasting, including input/output modeling and management of reason codes for inventory deviations (trapped, stranded, WIP, FG, raw material classifications).
• Reporting, Analytics & Governance: Track metrics, manage entitlement levels, and present inventory rollups with executive insights. Support excess and obsolete material reviews, analysis, and submission. Drive inventory variance reporting and lead problem‑solving activities.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, SIOP/SIOE, Finance, Program Management, and site teams to meet inventory targets and ensure materials readiness. Support SIOP processes including supply reviews, pre‑executive reviews, site S&OE, and monthly tiered meetings. Drive escalation and scenario planning for disruptive events (e.g., supplier shortages, market disruptions, customer‑driven changes, strikes).
• Continuous Improvement: Assist in process creation/modifications to improve inventory control, planning capabilities, and forecast accuracy. Eliminate process gaps, streamline cross‑functional handoffs, shorten cycle times, and improve overall inventory performance.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree with minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data sets
• Ability to work on‑site in Simpsonville, SC and collaborate with multiple Collins Aerospace locations

Preferred

• Experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain functions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds, separate employer retirement contribution, and Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: 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

Pay

Salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 USD per year (good faith estimate representative of all experience levels; actual offer considers role, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills).

Schedule

Onsite position in Simpsonville, SC. Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in‑person regardless of role designation.