Principal Specialist, Demand Planner (Onsite)

RTX•Bohemia, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire a Demand Planner to support our team in Bohemia, NY. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and aligning demand for assigned value streams ensuring that forecasts are visible, planned and delivering to customers’ expectations. The Demand Planner will work with value stream leaders and business development to improve demand accuracy and minimize variation. The Demand Planner will also communicate and work closely with associated Master Schedulers and manufacturing plants to improve on-time delivery and inventory management. This position will utilize demand and other market information to develop a rolling minimum 18-month item level demand plan.

Requirements

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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, or other related degree
Experience in demand management, operations planning/scheduling, or SIOP related functional area
Experience participating in the SIOP process for a large (Fortune 500) global industrial manufacturer
APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP)
Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response demand planning module
Experience with SAP, either with the ERP system, APO, and/or Business Intelligence
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of collaboration with both internal and external customers
Strong organizational skills to efficiently multi-task, prioritize, and delegate

Responsibilities

Planning Demand: Identify and develop statistical forecasts for applicable items
Measure demand error and develop plans to minimize variation
Aggregate demand plans to value stream families
Align stability zones/time fences by family with the business
Align with finance to ensure unit planning translates to a credible financial plan
Facilitate the monthly demand review and participate in SIOP meetings
Ensure demand is entered into the ERP system of record aligned to the aggregate plan
Communicate Demand: Communicate the aggregate and detailed demand plan
Document and communicate assumptions, risks, and opportunities
Track and report out changes to current and incoming demand throughout the business
Documentation and communication of customer contractual requirements
Influence Demand: Work with the supply team to understand constraints and opportunities
Collaborate directly with customers to align demand to supply capabilities
Prioritize Demand: Prioritize existing orders based on quantitative and qualitative data
Conduct scenario analysis to identify improvements to revenue, inventory, and gross margin
Other Activities as Needed

Benefits

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