Senior Demand Planning Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace means embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. As a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, Collins Aerospace is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation to shape the future of flight.

As a Senior Demand Planning Manager, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and aligning demand for assigned value streams ensuring that forecasts are visible, planned and delivering to customers’ expectations. You will work with value stream leaders and business development to improve demand accuracy and minimize variation.  You will also communicate and work closely with associated Master Schedulers and manufacturing plants to improve on-time delivery and inventory management.  You will utilize demand and other market information to develop a rolling minimum 18-month item level demand plan. 

May be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee and drive standardization in the activities for the Seating Value Stream.

• 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 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.

• Work with the supply team to understand constraints and opportunities.

• Collaborate directly with customers to align demand to supply capabilities.

• Prioritize existing orders based on quantitative and qualitative data.

• Conduct scenario analysis to identify improvements to revenue, inventory, and gross margin.

• This position will have responsibility across multiple sites in the US and Europe.  Anticipated travel is 25%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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 global industrial manufacturer - aerospace industry preferred.

• 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.

• Ability to travel as needed (25% anticipated).

What We Offer:

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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