Date Posted:
2026-04-17Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Plymouth, PlymouthPosition Role Type:
OnsiteJoining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a world leader in advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industries. With a comprehensive inertial sensing and integrated navigation technology portfolio and deep domain expertise, we deliver cutting-edge systems that solve our customers’ toughest stabilisation, flight control and navigation challenges and help shape the future of aviation and defence.
We have an opportunity for a Materials Planner to join our team in Plymouth, Devon, UK. This is a onsite role based at our Plymouth site, where we design and manufacture control, navigation, and guidance systems for both air and surface applications. Our world-class products include MEMS-based Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) and the TERPROM® Digital Terrain Reference Navigation System. Our growth plan includes development and extension of our current technologies into state-of-the-art military and civil aircraft applications.
What You Will Do:
Maintain, and update master data for materials, BOMs, and planning parameters.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of master data across ERP and planning systems.
Cover for the master production scheduler.
Cross-collaborate to review inventory trends, drive actions to meet targets and develop MP parameters utilizing EMP/IE standards & enterprise policies.
Inventory forecasting, inclusive of input / output models, and reason codes for inventory inaccuracy & problem solving inclusive of trapped, stranded, etc.
Manage entitlement levels, present inventory rollups and executive insights; generate summaries and KPI analyses for decision-making.
Drive continuous improvements to enhance overall inventory management by eliminating process gaps, enhancing forecast accuracy, automating reporting, shortening cycle times and streamlining cross-functional handoffs.
Track performance to financial plans and collaboration with finance, support SIOP process with inventory plan.
Forecast management process on raw and purchased parts, planning strategies for special stock.
Attend / Input to monthly reviews.
Qualifications We Prefer:
A university degree or equivalent and prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
ERP/MRP Experience
Understanding of material master parameters
Experience within a manufacturing environment
APICS - CPIM 8.0 - Certified in Planning and Inventory Management would be desirable
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation Package
25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year
Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10
Private Medical Insurance
Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
Professional Development & Growth
Support with professional fees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits Platform
Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
Early finish on Fridays
and much more!
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Collins Aerospace, in accordance with our Baseline Security requirements, will request from candidates evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years, in relation to certain roles within the business. These relate to positions where access to export controlled items, (e.g., Technical data, hardware, software, and services subject to international trade control laws and regulations) and Collins IT Systems may apply. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
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