Principal Specialist, Material Planner (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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. 

Atlantic Inertial Systems(AIS) Cheshire is seeking candidates for a Material Planner position in our Materials and Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) team. The successful candidate has working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems in a manufacturing environment and utilizes data-driven decision making to enable effective planning and execution.  

What You Will Do 

• Work closely with the Master Scheduling, Demand planning and Supply Chain functions to ensure that materials are available for production while maintaining the integrity of the MPS plan 

• Evaluate inventory and shortage reports for their assigned programs to support Weekly IPT meetings 

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with the execution of production plans 

• Communicating and expediting hardware requests with procurement 

• Maintain Master Data fields within the material master in SAP 

• Collaborate with the team to assure material is replenished according to that MPS Plan and that the plan reflects operational reality and program’s material strategies. 

• Align purchased material availability in support of manufacturing value streams to the operational plans that govern them through MRP 

• Provide the factory and our suppliers with an executable material procurement schedule that achieves on-time delivery to our customer. 

• Interface with Demand Planning, Production Control, Factory Operations, Program Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to help ensure materials are efficiently utilized and planned. 

• Foster a working environment that promotes safety, security, compliance, and quality while achieving overall customer requirements. 

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 

• Experience in an ERP/MRP system 

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Experience with SAP 

• Experience with Excel-ie, with creating pivot tables and using formulas, etc 

• Background in planning and aerospace 

What We Offer Benefits   

• Some of our competitive benefits packages include:   

• 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  

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